On September 24, 1976, Patrolman Randy Monroe Basnett, a 30-year-old officer with the Fort Smith Police Department in Arkansas, was fatally shot in the line of duty. With over four years of service, Basnett was known for his dedication to law enforcement and his commitment to the safety of his community.
The incident occurred in the late afternoon at a service station on Kelley Highway, directly across from the Arkansas State Police barracks. Patrolman Basnett had stopped at the station w
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