Policeman Eleuterio Maldonado-Afanador, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Policeman Eleuterio Maldonado-Afanador

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1974

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Eleuterio Maldonado-Afanador

Officer Maldonado-Afanador was stabbed to death by several suspects on horses who would not let him pass in his car. When he got out of his car to ask them to move, they stabbed him.

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Age 36
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Not available

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Officer Maldonado-Afanador,
On today, the 50th 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 5, 2024