Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Wednesday, September 22, 1858
Add to My HeroesBenjamin Benton
Officer Benjamin Benton was shot and killed as he tried to break up a fight between the suspect and others. The suspect was convicted of murder after Police Officer Robert Rigdon testified in the trial. Officer Rigdon was shot and killed in retaliation of that testimony.
Officer Benton had served with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed on April 7, 1859
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