Patrolman Felix Luna Salinas, Sr., Kingsville Police Department, Texas

Patrolman Felix Luna Salinas, Sr.

Kingsville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, May 29, 1981

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Felix Luna Salinas, Sr.

Patrolman Felix Salinas was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver who was speeding and failed to stop at a stop sign on Caesar Avenue.

Patrolman Salinas' partner was injured in the accident. The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years probation.

Patrolman Salinas had served with the Kingsville Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 10 years probation

Impaired Driver

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I was dispatching the night that Felix was killed and it's a sadness I will never forget. I actually called his radio number because myself and the records clerk were going to have him pick up something for us to eat. He didn't answer. I radioed him again and still, no answer. Officers never failed to respond when called by the dispatcher. I then received a call of an accident at 8th & Caesar and the caller said it sounded bad. Responding officers immediately screamed that it was Officer Salinas. He was transported to Kleberg County Hospital but for all practical purposes he was DOA on the scene.
Officer Salinas was kind hearted, funny and an all around good officer. I will never forget walking into the funeral home and seeing 2 police officers, at parade rest, on either side of his casket. I hope his family is doing well.

Vicki Suttle, Police Dispatcher
Kingsville Police Department

June 20, 2025