Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Sunday, May 13, 2007
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 13, 2007
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Agent Rafael Santana-Cruz was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect while off duty.
He was returning home after seeing a friend when he observed a man holding a gun. Agent Santana-Cruz identified himself and attempted to arrest the man but was shot seven times.
The suspect was arrested a short time later and charged with first degree murder.
Agent Santana-Cruz had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 6 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.