Police Officer Pedro E. Mercado-Alvira

Police Officer Pedro E. Mercado-Alvira | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Police Officer Pedro E. Mercado-Alvira

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Thursday, January 16, 1997

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Pedro E. Mercado-Alvira

Officer Pedro Mercado-Alvira was shot and killed after stopping a suspicious vehicle.

While talking with the occupants Officer Mercado-Alvira recognized one of them as being a wanted fugitive. Upon asking him to exit the vehicle shots were fired and Officer Mercado-Alvira was struck in the neck, killing him instantly. He was wearing a vest at the time of the incident, and the shooter was captured.

Officer Mercado-Alvira worked with the Puerto Rico Police Department in the District of Ceiba.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available

suspicious vehicle

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Officer Mercado-Alvira,
On today, the 25th 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

January 16, 2022

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