Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1991
Add to My HeroesCarmelo Colon-Medina
Police Officer Carmelo Colon-Medina was shot and killed after stopping a traffic violator. It was later learned that the vehicle had been stolen, and the driver was fleeing from an earlier robbery.
Officer Colon-Medina had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 14532
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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