Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 13, 1981
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 13, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Justo Surillo-Santiago was shot and killed while investigating suspicious persons at the Sabana Abajo Residential complex in Carolina, Puerto Rico, during the night shift.
It was later determined that he had unintentionally walked into an area frequently used for narcotics sales.
Policeman Surillo-Santiago was assigned to the Carolina District.