Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1995
Add to My HeroesWilliam Perez-Madera
Agent William Perez-Madera and Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital.
The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Agent Perez-Madera had served with the agency for 16 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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View all 8 Reflectionswilliam perez madera is my brother and i was so proud of him he serve and protect and lost his life in the line of duddy how i miss him may my brother rest in peace thanks my brother for ur service his sister migdalia perez
Migdalia Perez
sister
March 18, 2021
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