Agent José Fontañez-Correa
Puerto Rico Police Department
Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 24639

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.