Correctional Officer Brent W. Lumley
Arizona Department of Corrections
Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, March 7, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 2266

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, March 7, 1997
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Two prisoners convicted

Corrections Officer Lumley was killed when he was stabbed in the neck with a home made knife. Officer Lumley was attacked by six inmates and stabbed while other inmates kept his partner's attention diverted. Two suspects were convicted in his murder.

In recognition to his sacrifice, the facility Officer Lumley worked in was renamed to the Lumley Unit.

Officer Lumley had served with the agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and son.