Athens Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, January 6, 1977
Bennie Royce Everett
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.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge 103
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsTo Eric Everett
I am Eric Carter, the officer that arrested the man that kicked Bennie and caused his death. I am the officer that came to Bennie's aid and could not save him. It was a sad, rainy night.
Your grandpa was a good man and a good cop. He was my friend. I wish you could have known him.
Eric Carter, Lieutenant
APD at the time
January 3, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths

Detective Sergeant Brian Scott Cuscino
New Castle Police Department, PA
EOW: April 19, 2018

Police Officer Tamby Yagan
Paterson Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 22, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Casey L. Shoemate
Miller County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: April 20, 2018

Sergeant Noel Ramirez
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 19, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 19, 2018

Sergeant Sean McNamee Gannon
Yarmouth Police Department, MA
EOW: April 12, 2018

Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley
Whitesboro Police Department, NY
EOW: April 11, 2018

Police Officer Keith O'Neal Earle
Huntsville Police Department, AL
EOW: April 9, 2018

Corporal Dale Shannon Hallman
Saluda County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: April 6, 2018