South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, May 31, 1974
Add to My HeroesBen Wesley Strickland
Patrolman Ben Strickland was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a speeding car in Lexington County.
After arresting the driver and placing him in handcuffs, the passenger approached him from behind and opened fire, killing him.
Patrolman Strickland, a U.S. Army veteran, served as a St. George police officer before starting his 16-year career with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
In 2012, mile marker 49 on South Carolina's I-20 in Lexington County was named for him on the 38th anniversary of his death.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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