Agent Luis Xavier Salamán-Conde, Carolina Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Luis Xavier Salamán-Conde

Carolina Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, January 11, 2021

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Luis Xavier Salamán-Conde

Agent Luis Salamán-Conde was shot and killed after responding to the scene of an accident on Avenida Roberto Clemente in Carolina.

Agent Salamán-Conde had responded to a vehicle crash on Avenida Roberto Clemente. One of the drivers involved in the crash opened fire on him with an AK-47 rifle, killing him. The man then carjacked another vehicle and fled onto the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway. Officers from the Carolina Municipal Police Department and Puerto Rico Police Department pursued the vehicle along the expressway until it stopped near the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

The subject opened fire again, fatally wounding Agent Luis Marrero-Díaz of the Puerto Rico Police Department. As he attempted to flee in the car a second time he fatally struck Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena. He was able to flee into a nearby residential area where he remained at large. He was found fatally shot on Jan. 12 with a cardboard sign on his chest declaring him responsible for the officers' deaths.

Agent Salamán-Conde had served with the Carolina Municipal Police Department for 11 months.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 11 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Deceased

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In honor of Officer Luis Salaman, we gather today not only to remember his sacrifice but to celebrate the dedication and courage he embodied. Officer Salaman committed himself to serving and protecting his community, and through our workout and training, we carry forward his legacy of strength and resilience.

May we reflect on his unwavering bravery as we push ourselves to new limits today. Let his memory inspire us to face our own challenges with the same tenacity he displayed in the line of duty. As we honor Officer Salaman, let us also remember that our work serves a greater purpose—to protect and serve others, just as he did.

Thank you, Officer Salaman, for your ultimate sacrifice. Your memory will forever motivate us to strive for excellence in our training and in our service. We stand together, united in your honor.

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