Police Officer Miguel A. Ocasio-Vazquez, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Police Officer Miguel A. Ocasio-Vazquez

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Friday, August 9, 1996

Miguel A. Ocasio-Vazquez

Police Officer Miguel A. Ocasio-Vazquez was shot and killed while responding to assist in a pursuit following a robbery.

The vehicle Officer Ocasio-Vazquez was in intercepted the vehicle on PR-1, in Caguas. The suspects opened fire with rifles, striking Officer Ocasio-Vazquez in the head. The patrol car then crashed, injuring the other two officers in it.

Officer Ocasio-Vazquez had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his five children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 18 years
Badge 2707

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender In custody

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Ocasio-Vazquez,
On today, the 22nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you 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

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 9, 2018