Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Saturday, November 26, 1994
Add to My HeroesCarlos 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
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View all 5 ReflectionsI 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.
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