United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, March 28, 1995
Add to My HeroesLuis A. Santiago
Border Patrol Agent Luis Santiago died after falling 120-feet to the base of the Lower Otay Reservoir dam during a foot pursuit of illegal immigrants in San Diego County, California.
He and several other agents were chasing the group at approximately 12:30 am when he slipped on loose rocks and fell.
Agent Santiago was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 10 months. He is survived by mother and eight siblings.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 10 months
- Badge B282
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Location California
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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