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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Randy Basnett
Male
White / Caucasian
Fort Smith
AR
1976-09-24
30
Randy
Basnett
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I wanted to take a moment to discuss the impact that Patrolman Randy Basnett's tragedy had on the Fo... ...Read More
10/01/2024
10/01/2024
I recently came across a detail about Patrolman Randy Basnett's tragic death that I thought was wort... ...Read More
07/11/2024
07/11/2024
I was just thinking about how devastating it must have been for Patrolman Basnett's family, particul... ...Read More
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
