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Randy Basnett

Case from Fort Smith, AR dated Sep 24, 1976

Victim Details

Randy Basnett

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort Smith

AR

1976-09-24

30

Randy

Basnett

07/14/2026

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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 ...
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