Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, June 19, 1991
Add to My HeroesEmilio Quinones-Santana
Police Officer Emilio Quinones-Santana was shot and killed while trying to stop a theft on Highway 3 in Carolina.
An off-duty officer had parked his car outside of a phone booth and left his keys and gun in it.
Officer Quinones-Santana and his partner located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit along PR-3. The suspect opened fire during the pursuit, striking Officer Quinones-Santa. The man was arrested after a successful PIT maneuver was conducted. The man was charged with murder.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Quinones-Santana,
On today, the 30th 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.
R.I.P.
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