Patrolman Ben Wesley Strickland III
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, May 31, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 31, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Strickland was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a speeding car in Lexington County. He had arrested the driver and placed him in handcuffs. The passenger then approached him from behind and opened fire, killing Patrolman Strickland.