Bio & Incident Details
Age: 23
Tour: 3 years, 6 months
Badge # 2297
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/7/1975
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Cortes-Colon was shot and killed as he and two other officers attempted to arrest three fugitives in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The suspects opened fire on the officers, killing Officer Cortes-Colon.
Two of the suspects were shot and killed during the ensuing standoff. The third suspect was taken into custody.
Officer Cortes-Colon had served with the agency for 3.5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and sisters.
