Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Briones was shot and killed while attempting to breakup a fight and make an arrest inside a bar in Benavides.
The owner of the bar was convicted of his murder on three occasions but received only a five years suspended jail sentence.
Deputy Briones was survived by his wife and daughter.
Survivors
Deputy Briones was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Briones served with the Duval County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the San Diego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Briones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Briones 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Duval County Sheriff's Office, 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. Oscar Briones's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar Briones Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar Briones is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar Briones was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Duval County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
