Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, August 24, 1998
Add to My HeroesBilly Colón-Crespo
Sergeant Billy Colón-Crespo and Sergeant Ramón Ramirez-Castro were shot and killed while answering an armed robbery call at a local bakery in Fortuna, Luquillo, Puerto Rico. The officers entered the store and detained two suspects but as they began to search one of them other other suspect suddenly opened fire, striking both officers.
As the both officers were laying on the ground one of the suspects took one of the officer's .357 caliber duty weapon and shot them both again. The suspects fled the scene with a third suspect in a waiting get-away car but were later captured. The entire incident was captured on the business' security camera.
Sergeant Colón-Crespo had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by seven children and was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended; 239-year prison sentence
Most Recent Reflection
View all 38 ReflectionsTo my loving husband, you will always remain in our hearts and minds. You are still very loved and will never be forgotten. The good you've done is more than appreciated and I hope you've found your peace.
Zaida Diaz
Wife, widow Billy Colon
June 30, 2024
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