Policeman Luis Rivera-Cardona

Policeman Luis Rivera-Cardona | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Policeman Luis Rivera-Cardona

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, October 30, 1950

Luis Rivera-Cardona

Policeman Luis Rivera-Cardona was shot and killed during a political uprising.

He was survived by his wife and four children.

Eight members of the Puerto Rico Police Department were shot and killed during a political insurrection in which the Nationalist Party was attempting to overthrow the United States' presence. The insurrection called for the attack of every police department and military installation on Puerto Rico.

The day before the planned attack a large number of arrests were made by the Puerto Rico Police and FBI. However, the attack still went on and led to the deaths of dozens of individuals.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 194

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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Officer Rivera-Cardona,
On today, the 67th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officers who were also killed that day for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

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United States Border Patrol

October 30, 2017

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