Patrolman Benjamin Joseph Deen, Hattiesburg Police Department, Mississippi

Patrolman Benjamin Joseph Deen

Hattiesburg Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, May 9, 2015

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Benjamin Joseph Deen

Patrolman Benjamin Deen and Patrolman Liqori Tate were shot and killed while making a traffic stop of a vehicle occupied by three subjects near the intersection of 4th Street and Gordon Street in downtown Hattiesburg.

One of the subjects stole the patrol car after both officers were shot. All three occupants of the vehicle, two brothers and a female, were apprehended later in the night. One of the brothers and the female were charged with two counts of capital murder. The second brother was charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder. A fourth individual was charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the case.

The subject who murdered both officers was found dead in his jail cell on December 11th, 2015.

Patrolman Deen had served with the Hattiesburg Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and two children. In April 2020, he was honored with the 1 mile-renaming of Mississippi 589 in Lamar County.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 5 years
Badge 204

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Deceased

traffic stop

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Man I had a dream about you the other night talking to me when I was a rookie, and the few times I had to ride with you because my FTO was in training. It was like I was right there 11 years ago. I remember Tommy being in the back of the car whining, and I remember how the car smelt, but you didn’t care because you were used to it and you cared more about being a good cop. You made an impression on me, and one that I have passed on to the guys that I’ve had in my car and in the multiple leadership roles I’ve had along the way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your guidance and your sacrifice. I truly mean that

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