Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Tuesday, October 1, 1996
Add to My HeroesHector R. Melendez-Rosa
Agent Melendez-Rosa, Agent Wilfredo Berenguer-Calderon, and Agent Roberto Batista-Rosario were killed in an automobile crash when their patrol car was struck by multiple vehicles and became engulfed in flames on PR-2, near the Espinosa neighborhood.
The driver of the car that caused the crash was found to be not competent to stand trial.
Agent Melendez-Rosa had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsAgent Melendez-Rosa,
On today, the 25th 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.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 1, 2021
