Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Friday, April 5, 1991
Add to My HeroesCarlos William Sepulveda-Caraballo
Officer Carlos Sepulveda-Caraballo was shot and killed by a youth as he returned from a tour of duty.
Officer Sepulveda-Caraballo was walking with friends in Old San Juan; at the corner of San Jose Street and San Sebastian Street, two men approached the group and started a heated discussion. The officer intervened, but one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the officer in the chest. Before succumbing to his injuries, he shot and killed the shooter. Officer Sepulveda-Caraballo died in the Rio Piedras Medical Center two hours later.
Officer Sepulveda-Caraballo had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for two and a half years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 8-16186
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTodavía recuerdo con mucho cariño a mi querido compañero Sepulveda. Tremendo patrullero, en poco tiempo muchas experiencias vividas en el precinto de Monte Hatillo. Nunca te olvido su número de placa es 8-16186.
Sargento José Ortiz 8-14974
Policia de Puerto Rico
June 14, 2025
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