Patrolman First Class Ben Wesley Strickland - South Carolina Highway Patrol - True Life Hero

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Ben Wesley Strickland
- May. 31, 1974 -

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South Carolina Highway Patrol Patch

Resided:	SC, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	May. 31, 1974
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	South Carolina Highway Patrol 10311 Wilson Boulevard Blythewood, SC 29016 USA (803)896-7920
County:	Richland
Dept. Type:	State/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman First Class
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	SC USA Fri. May. 31, 1974
Summary:	Patrolman Ben Strickland was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a speeding car in Lexington County. He had arrested the driver and placed him in handcuffs. The passenger then approached him from behind and opened fire, killing Patrolman Strickland.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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