Sheriff Charlie I. Bennett
Dooly County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, May 9, 1913
Add to My HeroesCharlie I. Bennett
Sheriff Charlie Bennett was shot and mortally wounded by a man he attempted to arrest for murdering his neighbor.
When Sheriff Bennett and his posse cornered the suspect and demanded his surrender, his answer was a bullet that knocked the sheriff from his horse. As he fell he returned fire, killing the suspect. Sheriff Bennett, wounded in his abdomen, died two days later.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 7, 1913
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSheriff Bennett,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dooly County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 9, 2023
