Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Agent Emir Benitez was shot and killed during an undercover cocaine buy in Broward County, Florida. He had attempted to purchase cocaine but was robbed by the dealer. He and three other agents returned to the apartment, at 2671 NW 8th Place, to arrest the dealer. A group of people in the apartment began to fight with the agents and the dealer opened fire, striking Special Agent Benitez in the head. The suspect, 24, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in a federal prison. Special Agent Benitez had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration since its creation one month earlier. He had previously served with the U.S. Customs Service for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Benitez gave the United States Department of Justice 4 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Benitez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Emir Benitez served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Special Agent Emir Benitez 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 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 United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, 18 of 38 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Emir Benitez's cause is highlighted.
How Emir Benitez Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Emir Benitez is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Emir Benitez was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Military Service
Emir Benitez served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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