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Deputy Sheriff Khomas Revels was shot and killed when he attempted to take action when he interrupted a robbery while he was off duty.
He and another jailer had entered a grocery store on Lake Bradford Road, near West Orange Avenue, not realizing that a robbery was taking place. Deputy Revels and the other deputy were off duty but in uniform and unarmed. The three armed offenders had the two deputies lay on the ground next to four patrons. The men then robbed the deputies of their money before one of the subjects stated he was going to kill all of the victims.
The statement prompted Deputy Revels to jump to his feet and struggle with one of the subjects. The other deputy came to his assistance. As they struggled with the man one of the other subjects shot both deputies multiple times. Deputy Revels was fatally wounded while the other deputy suffered serious wounds.
Five men, ages 18 to 22, were eventually apprehended and charged with murder. It was soon discovered that two had bombed a Quincy electric sub station four months earlier. Another bomb was found in a nearby area where people had gathered to watch the fire and damage. The Sheriff said had the bomb exploded 400 to 500 people would have been killed. In 1971 all five were convicted of murder. Three were sentenced to death and two to life. In 1972 it was determined that all five, who had become known as the "Quincy 5", were innocent. Three Jacksonville men had been arrested and confessed to the murder. All three were sentenced to life. Two died in prison, one on October 23, 2001, and the other on April 4, 2003.
The "Quincy 5" were exonerated. The three on death row became the first inmates ever to be exonerated from death row. One who was involved in the bombing was sent to a Federal Prison and was released in 1992.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Revels gave the Leon County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Revels.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Leon County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Khomas is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Khomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Khomas is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 2 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 93rd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Khomas was 29. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Khomas had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Khomas was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Khomas had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Khomas was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Khomas had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Fridays: 13.2%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Leon County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Leon County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Khomas among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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