Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 22, 2000
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: 12586
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 22, 2000
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 69 years
Agent Jorge De Jesus Colon was shot and killed after he responded to a domestic disturbance call in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.
After he entered the residence he engaged the suspect in a foot chase. During the pursuit the suspect turned and opened fire, killing Agent Colon.
The suspect was sentenced to 69 years in prison.
Agent Colon had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for approximately 20 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.