Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Saturday, November 12, 1994
Add to My HeroesWilliam Diaz-Pagan
Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.
Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 12 years. He was survived by his wife wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Diaz-Pagan,
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. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 12, 2019
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