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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like most officers i remember felix had a warped sense of humor to help deal with enough tragedy to last a lifetime. he helped me too with that humor when we worked together. although i was not home when he was killed, i was saddened to learn of his death. the greatest insult to the k.p.d and his loved ones, was probation for the d.w.i. who took his life. a cop killer who should have done years in prison got away with it and just went home. what is wrong with the criminal justice system? felix could have been anybody's loved one that night. he won't be forgotten by the old timers who spent so many hours along side him to keep kingsville safe in a very difficult time in the town's history.

lieutenant jack oliver
u.s. border patrol and retired K.P.D.

May 26, 2024