Agent Geniel Amaro-Fantauzzi, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Geniel Amaro-Fantauzzi

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, August 25, 2014

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Geniel Amaro-Fantauzzi

Agent Geniel Amaro-Fantauzzi succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier when he and several other agents were conducting a narcotics investigation at the April Gardens 1 public housing complex, on Carretera 917, in Las Piedras.

A subject in the complex opened fire on the agents, wounding Agent Amaro-Fantauzzi and a second agent. The man who shot them was arrested and charged with five counts of attempted murder in addition to other charges.

Agent Amaro-Fantauzzi was transported to Rio Piedras Medical Center, where he remained on life support until succumbing to his wounds.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 16 years
Badge 27010

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody

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Agent Amaro-Fantauzzi,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 25, 2024