Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1995
Add to My HeroesHector M. Nozario-Torres
Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres and Agent William Perez-Madera were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital.
The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Lieutenant Nozario-Torres had served with the agency for 22 and is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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