Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, March 7, 1997
Add to My HeroesBrent W. Lumley
Correctional Officer Brent Lumley was killed when he was stabbed in the neck with a homemade knife in the San Juan Unit.
He was attacked by six inmates and stabbed while other inmates kept his partner's attention diverted. Two of the inmates were convicted of his murder.
Officer Lumley had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for five years. He is survived by his wife, three-year-old son, mother, father, two brothers, and his two surviving triplet brothers.
In recognition of his sacrifice, the San Juan Unit where Officer Lumley worked was renamed the Lumley Unit.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 2266
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 67 ReflectionsI never work with Officer Brent Lumley. I was a fresh COTA graduate, on the job for about two months and eagerly awaiting my birthday in the next two days when news of Lumley's death broke out. I was stunned when it happened as I had just embarked on this new career. The sad news also sent shockwaves throughout the corrections community. I attended his funeral services and it was attended by so many! I won't ever forget the images of the officers in tears who knew him. That powerful memory and the comments on this page are evidence of how great of a person he was. Rest in Peace, Officer Lumley!
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