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Lieutenant Colonel Juan B. Mercado-Vega | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Lieutenant Colonel

Juan B. Mercado-Vega

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Thursday, March 11, 1971

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/11/1971

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Lieutenant Colonel Mercado-Vega and Sergeant Miguel Rosario-Rondon were shot and killed during a riot at the University of Puerto Rico. The riot started as a result of anti-Vietnam War sentiment directed at the university's ROTC program. Several other civilians and students were also shot and killed during the riot.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the forty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I wish as many people knew about this incident as those who know about Kent State. Thanks to your friends for shairing their memories and a piece of history with us.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 11, 2012

 

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