Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Felix Salinas was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver who was speeding and failed to stop at a stop sign on Caesar Avenue. Patrolman Salinas' partner was injured in the accident. The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years probation. Patrolman Salinas had served with the Kingsville Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents, brother, and sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Salinas gave the Kingsville Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kingsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Salinas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Felix Luna Salinas Sr. 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 Kingsville Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Felix Luna Salinas Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Felix Luna Salinas Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Felix Luna Salinas Sr. is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Felix Luna Salinas Sr. was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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