Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Frank Rossi succumbed to a stab wound sustained one week earlier while arresting a man for drunkenness in a Realitos saloon. During the arrest, a second man approached Special Deputy Rossi from behind and stabbed him twice in the chest and once in the arm. Special Deputy Rossi was transported to a hospital in Corpus Christi, where he died of his wounds one week later. The two suspects were both arrested and convicted of murder. One of the suspects was paroled after only one year, and the second was paroled after serving approximately eight years. Special Deputy Rossi had been with the Duval County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Rossi gave the Duval County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Diego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Rossi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Sheriff Frank Rossi 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 Duval County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 4 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. Frank Rossi's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Rossi Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Rossi is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Rossi was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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