Athens Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, January 6, 1977
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 103
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: January 6, 1977
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant Bennie Everett was killed after being kicked in the chest while attempting to place a prisoner in a jail cell.
Another officer immediately came to Lieutenant Everett's assistance and was able to place the subject in the cell. He then took Lieutenant Everett back to the booking area and initiated CPR when he collapsed.
Lieutenant Everett had previously served in the United States Army and was survived by his wife and three children.