Investigator Carlos J. Diaz-Martinez, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Investigator Carlos J. Diaz-Martinez

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Saturday, November 26, 1994

Carlos J. Diaz-Martinez

Investigator Carlos Diaz-Martinez was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery of a barber shop in Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, while off duty with his fiancee and three sons.

As they were leaving the barber shop a man entered and announced a holdup.

Investigator Diaz-Martinez was shot after drawing his weapon and attempting to arrest the suspect.

Investigator Diaz-Martinez had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 10 years. He had been recognized as the San Juan Region Officer of the Year in 1988. He was survived by his three sons and fiancee.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

off duty, robbery

Most Recent Reflection

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I miss you so much... You know how much I love you. But we will be together again as we both promised to each other. We will be one 4 ever. Thanks for being so special and unique. There is no one like you.

Astrid Cappas
Fiancee

June 9, 2012