Agent Rafael Lopez-Colon, San Juan Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Rafael Lopez-Colon

San Juan Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Tuesday, January 15, 2002

Rafael Lopez-Colon

Agent Rafael Lopez-Colon was shot and killed while interviewing a citizen whose car had been stolen.

As the two were talking, a second officer for unknown reasons, shot Agent Lopez-Colon in the head. The other officer was arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Agent Lopez-Colon had been employed with the San Juan Municipal Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Charged with murder

Most Recent Reflection

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Agent Lopez-Colon,
On today, the 11th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Juan. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 15, 2013