Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Jake Giles was shot and killed by a female suspect as he transported her and her husband to face felony charges. The woman pulled a hidden pistol and shot Sheriff Giles before stealing his gun and fleeing. Both subjects were later arrested. The female was acquitted of murder but sentenced to 10 years on an escape charge. The male was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but escaped after four years.
Survivors
Sheriff Giles, a widower, was survived by his nine children, parents, and sister.
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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.
Sheriff Giles served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Beaumont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Giles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Jake Giles 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 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jake Giles's cause is highlighted.
How Jake Giles Compares
Offender Outcome
Both apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jake Giles is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jake Giles was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
