Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputized Civilian Andres Reyes and Deputy Sheriff George Carpenter were shot and killed at a dance hall in Los Indios.
The sheriff had anticipated trouble and instructed Deputy Carpenter to go to the dance to preserve the peace. Deputy Carpenter deputized Mr. Reyes to assist him at the dance hall. They encountered a subject carrying a pistol at the dance and asked him to disarm or leave. The subject became argumentative with the deputies and then shot Deputy Carpenter in the stomach.
Despite his wound, Deputy Carpenter returned fire. Deputy Carpenter, Deputized Civilian Reyes, and the subject were all fatally wounding in the ensuing shootout.
Andres, On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cameron County.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol June 3rd, 2022
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputized Civilian Reyes served with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Olmito community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputized Civilian Reyes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputized Civilian Andres Reyes is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,460 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Cameron County Sheriff's Office, 12 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 92.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Andres Reyes's cause is highlighted.
How Andres Reyes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Andres Reyes is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Andres Reyes was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Cameron County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
