Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Monday, April 15, 1991
Add to My HeroesScotty Lee Bennett
Officer Bennett was shot and killed when he and another officer answered a domestic disturbance. They had answered the first call and after clearing from it left and ate supper. They were called back shortly after 1900 hours. Officer Bennett was shot with a 12-gauge shotgun as he got out of his patrol car. The suspect, 33, attempted to commit suicide but survived. He was sentenced to life in prison. As of December 14, 2022, he was in prison.
Officer Bennett was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 10
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 36 ReflectionsScotty,
Proverbs 28:1 KJV
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
It’s been 33 years and it’s still just as fresh as that night…
Lee
Former Deputy Sheriff Lee Huddleston
Scotty Bennett’s first partner
April 15, 2024
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