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Agent Iván Gustavo Román-Matos | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent

Iván Gustavo Román-Matos

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 4 months
Badge Number: 35680

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 7, 2012
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: In custody

Agent Iván Román-Matos was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery at a store near the intersection of PR-2 and PR-866 in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, at approximately 8:40 pm.

As the officers arrived at the scene, Agent Román-Matos pursued one subject while his partner pursued a second subject. The first subject opened fire and, despite wearing a vest, Agent Román-Matos was struck four times in the head and neck. He was transported to Doctors Center Hospital where he died a short time later.

Both subjects fled the scene but were apprehended within 24 hours.

Agent Román-Matos had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 16 months and was assigned to the 171st Precinct of Toa Baja. He is survived by his wife and son.