Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections
Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1994
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.

The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.

Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife wife and two children.

 
Photograph: Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan

Patch image: Puerto Rico Department of Corrections, Puerto Rico

Visit Correctional Officer Diaz-Pagan's memorial at www.ODMP.org