Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Richard A. Haggard

Lee County Sheriff’s Department, MS

EOW: Feb. 2, 2026 | Age: 52 | Tour: N/A

Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard was struck and killed while directing traffic in front of Shannon Elementary School at 695 Romie Hille Avenue in Shannon. Around 3:00 p.m., two vehicles were involved in a collision, and Deputy Haggard, who was directing traffic, was struck. Deputy Haggard was the School Resource Officer for Shannon Elementary School.

Honoring

Trooper Hunter R. Bennett

Arizona Department of Public Safety, AZ

EOW: Feb. 4, 2026 | Age: 28 | Tour: 4 Years

Trooper Hunter Bennett was killed in a helicopter crash while assisting the Flagstaff Police Department with an active shooter. Around 8:30 p.m., Flagstaff Police officers were responding to a domestic violence call when a subject began shooting at officers with a long rifle. The subject continued to fire at officers as he ran from rooftop to rooftop in the neighborhood. After 9:00 p.m., Trooper Bennett and Aviation Supervisor Robert Skankey responded with tactical support. At 10:17, the Ranger 56 helicopter crashed, killing Trooper Bennett and the pilot. The suspect was apprehended and is in the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Trooper Bennett had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for over three years. Survivors include his wife.

Honoring

Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long

District of Columbia Fire and EMS

EOW: Feb. 4, 2026 | Age: 58 | Tour: N/A

Soon after completing a 24-hour shift, Battalion Fire Chief Keith Long went to complete an annual stress test as required by the District of Columbia Fire and EMS. During the stress test, Battalion Fire Chief Long suffered a medical emergency. He was then transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Honoring

Aviation Supervisor/Pilot Robert B. Skankey

Arizona Department of Public Safety, AZ

EOW: Feb. 4, 2026 | Age: None | Tour: N/A

Pilot Robert Bruce Skankey was killed in a helicopter crash while assisting the Flagstaff Police Department with an active shooter. Around 8:30 p.m., Flagstaff Police officers were responding to a domestic violence call when a subject began shooting at officers with a long rifle. The subject continued to fire at officers as he ran from rooftop to rooftop in the neighborhood. After 9:00 p.m., Trooper Bennett and Aviation Supervisor Robert Skankey responded with tactical support. At 10:17, the Ranger 56 helicopter crashed, killing Trooper Bennett and the pilot. The suspect was apprehended and is in the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Skankey had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for over four years. Survivors include his wife and four children.

Honoring

Fire Captain Howard Bennett

Camden Fire Department, NJ

EOW: Feb. 5, 2026 | Age: 61 | Tour: N/A

Fire Captain Howard Bennett was performing a routine maintenance check on a fireboat when he fell into the water at the Wiggins Park Marina in Camden. Officials say he was pulled from the water after about 30 minutes. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen referred to Bennett as a beloved husband and father.