Deputy Sheriff Ben F. Barrett
Walker County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 1920
Add to My HeroesBen F. Barrett
Deputy Sheriff Ben Barrett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a union minor for disorderly conduct. The minor killed him and a non-union minor who came to his aid. A stray bullet hit and critically wounded a small boy.
The subject was shot and killed by a citizen.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOn this 100th anniversary of your untimely and heroic departure, we say thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 28, 2020
