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Policeman Virgilio Camacho-Reyes | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Policeman

Virgilio Camacho-Reyes

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Monday, October 30, 1950

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 666

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 30, 1950
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Policeman Virgilio Camacho-Reyes was shot and killed on the stairs of the police station during a political uprising. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Camacho-Reyes was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

The Jayuya police station was named after Policeman Camacho-Reyes.