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Officer Scotty Lee Bennett | Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas

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Scotty Lee Bennett

Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch: Monday, April 15, 1991

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 2 years, 6 months

Badge # 10

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/15/1991

Weapon: Shotgun; 12 gauge

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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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 attempted to commit suicide but survived. He was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Bennett was survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 16, 2012

 

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