Police Officer William Burgos-Colon, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Police Officer William Burgos-Colon

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, July 26, 1993

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William Burgos-Colon

Officer William Burgos-Colon, Officer Gonzalez-Bonilla, and Officer Gutierrez-Bonilla were killed in a helicopter accident while attempting to clear an area downstream of the Carraizo Dam prior to the flood gates being opened. The helicopter struck a set of power lines above the dam, causing it to crash. All three officers were killed.

Officer Colon-Burgos was assigned to FURA's Air Unit as a co-pilot and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash

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Officer Burgos-Colon,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 26, 2023