Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Dave Rees was shot and killed while on patrol. His body was found face down at Nevada Cafe with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. No motive or suspect was ever identified.
Survivors
Policeman Rees was survived by his wife and three children.
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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.
Policeman Rees gave the Jerome Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jerome community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Rees.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman David Rees 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 AZ, 204 of 330 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jerome Police Department, 2 of 2 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. David Rees's cause is highlighted.
How David Rees Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Rees is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Rees was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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