Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Thursday, March 11, 1971
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 11, 1971
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Rosario-Rondon and Lieutenant Colonel Juan Mercado-Vega 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.