Captain Robert Ray Jones
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, September 16, 1983

Biographical Info
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Friday, September 16, 1983
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Ruled accidental

Captain Jones was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer who was demonstrating weapon-handling techniques. The officer drew a fully loaded .357 Magnum revolver and as he brought the weapon up it discharged, striking Captain Jones in the chest, killing him. The shooting was ruled accidental by the agency.

Captain Jones had served with the agency for 34 years.