Carolina Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Sunday, September 17, 1995
Add to My HeroesHector Luis Calderon-Romero
Officer Calderon-Romero was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for an armed robbery. He was working an off-duty security job when he observed the robbery take place. When he identified himself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the suspect he was shot several times. The suspect was never identified.
Officer Calderon-Romero had been with the Carolina Municipal Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 189
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
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