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Lieutenant

Hector M. Nozario-Torres

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Sunday, November 5, 1995

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 11/5/1995

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Lieutenant Nozario-Torres and Agent William Perez-Madera 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.

Lieutenant Nozario-Torres is survived by his wife and three daughters.

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