Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Stephen Jones and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard were shot and killed while responding to a complaint about a dog in the 100 block of Bryan Street in Eden, Texas.
An altercation occurred as both deputies, along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded the city employee before being taken into custody.
The man has been charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer.
Sergeant Jones had served with the Concho County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and seven siblings.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Jones gave the Concho County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Stephen George Jones 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 Concho County Sheriff's Office, 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. Stephen George Jones's cause is highlighted.
How Stephen George Jones Compares
Offender Outcome
Charted with capital murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stephen George Jones is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stephen George Jones was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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