Policeman Virgilio Sanchez-Pinzon

Policeman Virgilio Sanchez-Pinzon | Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
Policeman Virgilio Sanchez-Pinzon

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Saturday, September 3, 1960

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Virgilio Sanchez-Pinzon

Policeman Sanchez-Pinzon was stabbed to death as he and another officer attempted to make an arrest. The second officer was also injured. The suspect was convicted of the Policeman Sanchez-Pinzon's murder and sent to prison, where he was murdered by other inmates.

Policeman Sanchez-Pinzon had only served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and two sons, one of whom later became a police officer for the Puerto Rico Police Department.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge 2402

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Not available
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