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Lieutenant Benton McLemore, a 56-year-old officer with the Athens Police Department in Athens, Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on March 7, 1969. McLemore was responding to a call to check on the welfare of a suspect at the suspect's residence. The suspect, who was known to be mentally ill, shot and killed McLemore with a shotgun immediately after the officer knocked on the door.
When backup officers arrived at the scene, they engaged in a firefight with the suspect. However, ...Read More
When backup officers arrived at the scene, they engaged in a firefight with the suspect. However, ...Read More
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Benton McLemore
Male
White / Caucasian
Athens
AL
1969-03-07
56
Benton
McLemore
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/13/2025
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