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Agent Emiliano R. Torres-Soto | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent

Emiliano R. Torres-Soto

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Sunday, August 28, 2011

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 28, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 150 years

Agent Emiliano Torres-Soto was shot and killed in Ponce while attempting to take police action when he observed an altercation while off duty at approximately 5:00 am.

A group of men were arguing in front of a local bar when he observed one them brandish a handgun. Agent Torres-Soto identified himself and attempted to take action when he was shot as many as 10 times by multiple gunmen. The suspects were identified and apprehended.

He was transported to San Cristobal Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In September 2012 the subject who shot him was convicted of first degree murder and other charges. He was subsequently sentenced to 150 years in prison.

Agent Torres-Soto had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 10 years and was assigned to Radio Command Ponce. He is survived by his wife, two sons, stepdaughter, parents, and five brothers.