Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Add to My HeroesCarlos A. Rivera-Vega
Sergeant Carlos Rivera-Vega succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained seven days earlier in an unprovoked attack while conducting an investigation.
He and other members of the Mayagüez Drugs Division had gone to the Concordia Public Housing complex, in Mayagüez, during the course of the investigation. While they were on scene a resident walked up to them and began questioning the officers why they were at the complex. The man suddenly produced a .357 caliber handgun and opened fire, striking Sergeant Rivera-Vega in the abdomen two times.
The subject ran a short distance away and then committed suicide as other officers pursued him.
Sergeant Rivera-Vega was transported to Rio Piedras Medical Center where he remained until succumbing to his wounds.
Sergeant Rivera-Vega had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 14, 2014
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 177 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 12, 2018
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