Kingsville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, May 29, 1981
Add to My HeroesFelix 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI 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
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