Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Wednesday, February 21, 2001
Add to My HeroesJose Perez-Hernandez
Officer Jose Perez-Hernandez was shot and killed by unknown suspects as he and two other officers responded to a domestic disturbance call.
The officers were driving on a roadway when a bullet entered the rear window of the patrol car and struck Officer Perez-Hernandez in the head, killing him. The shooting was unrelated to the call the officers were responding to.
Officer Perez-Hernandez had been employed with the Puerto Rico Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Perez-Hernandez,
On today, the 20th 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
February 21, 2022
