Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Lee Jones was shot and killed by a subject he had just arrested for attempted murder.
Constable Jones struck the man with his blackjack during the arrest and, feeling he no longer posed a threat, placed him in his patrol car without handcuffing him. During the drive to jail the man attacked Constable Jones, took his gun, and fatally shot.
The man fled to Mexico and was never apprehended.
Constable Lee Olen Jones was my grandfather. Since I wasn’t born until 1947 I missed knowing him. Thank you my grandfather for all you have done in service to your community. This site was sent to me by a cousin who happened upon it. It is comforting to know he is still remembered. Thank you all.
Glenda Jones Kessler Granddaughter June 21st, 2019
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Jones served with the Cameron County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Los Fresnos community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Lee Olen 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 Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 4, 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. Lee Olen Jones's cause is highlighted.
How Lee Olen Jones Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lee Olen Jones is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lee Olen Jones was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 are honored on badge.nw.
