Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, May 23, 1907
Add to My HeroesJose Segundo Toledo-Cruz
Policeman Jose Toledo-Cruz was shot and killed as he and several other officers attempted to arrest a man wanted for murder in Carolina.
The officers had received information that the man was hiding in a home on the Hacienda Santa Ana property in Mayagüez. As the officers attempted to gain entry into the home the man opened fire on them with a revolver, killing Policeman Toledo-Cruz. The other officers returned fire and killed the subject.
Policeman Toledo-Cruz had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents and siblings.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 130
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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