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Policeman Carlos M. Carrer-Rivera | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Policeman

Carlos M. Carrer-Rivera

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 18, 1972

Biographical Info

Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: April 18, 1972
Weapon Used: Officer's shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Carrer-Rivera accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer trying to control a crowd. The officer's shotgun went off accidentally, striking Officer Carrer-Rivera.