Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Khomas Revels was shot and killed when he attempted to take action when he interrupted a robbery while he was off duty.
He and another jailer had entered a grocery store on Lake Bradford Road, near West Orange Avenue, not realizing that a robbery was taking place. Deputy Revels and the other deputy were off duty but in uniform and unarmed. The three armed offenders had the two deputies lay on the ground next to four patrons. The men then robbed the deputies of their money before one of the subjects stated he was going to kill all of the victims.
The statement prompted Deputy Revels to jump to his feet and struggle with one of the subjects. The other deputy came to his assistance. As they struggled with the man one of the other subjects shot both deputies multiple times. Deputy Revels was fatally wounded while the other deputy suffered serious wounds.
Five men, ages 18 to 22, were eventually apprehended and charged with murder. It was soon discovered that two had bombed a Quincy electric sub station four months earlier. Another bomb was found in a nearby area where people had gathered to watch the fire and damage. The Sheriff said had the bomb exploded 400 to 500 people would have been killed. In 1971 all five were convicted of murder. Three were sentenced to death and two to life. In 1972 it was determined that all five, who had become known as the "Quincy 5", were innocent. Three Jacksonville men had been arrested and confessed to the murder. All three were sentenced to life. Two died in prison, one on October 23, 2001, and the other on April 4, 2003.
The "Quincy 5" were exonerated. The three on death row became the first inmates ever to be exonerated from death row. One who was involved in the bombing was sent to a Federal Prison and was released in 1992.
Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 18th, 2020
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-FL-5B4CD3C2- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Khomas. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Revels gave the Leon County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Revels.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Khomas Cellus Revels 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Leon County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Khomas Cellus Revels's cause is highlighted.
How Khomas Cellus Revels Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Khomas Cellus Revels is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Khomas Cellus Revels was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Leon County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
