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Agent José Fontañez-Correa | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

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José Fontañez-Correa

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 11 years

Badge # 24639

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/22/2007

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Agent José Fontañez-Correa was shot and killed as he and other officers attempted to arrest a suspect in a high narcotics trafficking area.

One of the suspects fled into nearby woods and was pursued by Agent Fontañez-Correa. The suspect opened fire, striking him once.

The suspect was taken into custody a short time later. Agent Fontañez-Correa was transported to a hospital in San Juan where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Agent Fontañez-Correa had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 22, 2012

 

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