TEXAS-Deputy Sheriff Stephen Jones, of the Concho County Sheriff's Office, died May 10, 2021. Deputy Jones was shot and killed while responding to a call regarding a dog. An altercation ensued when Deputy Jones and another deputy, made contact with the subject at their home. The suspect shot and killed both deputies and wounded a city employee. He then barricaded himself inside. The mayor talked him out of the house and the man has been charged with two counts of murder.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
