San Juan Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Friday, January 28, 2000
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: January 28, 2000
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Wilfredo Sánchez-Santiago was killed after his police motorcycle was struck from behind, while he was stopped at a stoplight.
The driver of the vehicle which struck him had fallen asleep.
Officer Sánchez-Santiago had served with the San Juan Municipal Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.