Pocahontas Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch: Monday, April 15, 1991
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 10
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 15, 1991
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
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.