Sheriff Charlie I. Bennett, Dooly County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Sheriff Charlie I. Bennett

Dooly County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, May 9, 1913

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Charlie I. Bennett

Sheriff Charlie Bennett was shot and mortally wounded by a man he attempted to arrest for murdering his neighbor.

When Sheriff Bennett and his posse cornered the suspect and demanded his surrender, his answer was a bullet that knocked the sheriff from his horse. As he fell he returned fire, killing the suspect. Sheriff Bennett, wounded in his abdomen, died two days later.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, May 7, 1913
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

murder suspect

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Sheriff Bennett,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dooly County.

R.I.P.
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May 9, 2023