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William Perez-Madera

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Sunday, November 5, 1995

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 16 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 11/5/1995

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Agent William Perez-Madera and Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital.

The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Agent Perez-Madera had served with the agency for 16 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

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