Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Brian Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for assaulting another officer's cousin. He and the officer were off duty when they attempted to apprehend the suspect. When the suspect drew a revolver, the two officers opened fire. During the gunfight, another suspect, whom the officers did not see, shot Officer Jones in the back of the head, killing him. The original suspect was apprehended after being shot by the officers. The suspect that shot Officer Jones fled. Officer Jones had served with the New York City Police Department for 4 years and was assigned to Police Service Area 4.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jones gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Brian R. Jones is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brian R. Jones's cause is highlighted.
How Brian R. Jones Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and wounded
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brian R. Jones is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brian R. Jones was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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