Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Edward Rebel was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a stolen vehicle suspect on I-10 near Marana. Although mortally wounded, Officer Rebel was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Rebel had served with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for over 24 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
24 years. You could have gone home.
Officer Rebel gave the Arizona Department of Public Safety 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the people of Arizona. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Rebel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Edward A. Rebel 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 Arizona Department of Public Safety, 16 of 31 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward A. Rebel's cause is highlighted.
How Edward A. Rebel Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward A. Rebel is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward A. Rebel was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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