Roll of Honor
Emir Benitez
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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- July 23, 2026
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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
Special Agent Emir Benitez 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 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
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 25 years
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; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
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