Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Drake was killed after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect who had just shot and wounded a detective. The suspect shot the detective after becoming angry that he had been thrown out of a party by him. While being pursued by other detectives the suspects struck Patrolman Drake, pinning him under the vehicle and causing fatal injuries. Ironically, it was later determined that the man who struck Patrolman Drake had previously worked with and was a former friend of his. Patrolman Drake had served with the El Paso Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by this wife and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Drake gave the El Paso Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Drake.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George Franklin Drake 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 El Paso Police Department, 23 of 34 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Franklin Drake's cause is highlighted.
How George Franklin Drake Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Franklin Drake is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Franklin Drake was killed by automobile.
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