Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Saturday, July 29, 1911
Add to My HeroesJose Garcia-Torres
Chief of Police Jose Garcia-Torres was shot and killed in Ponce by a disgraced officer who had just been fired earlier in the day.
The officer had been caught committing a crime and, as was the tradition for being removed from the police force at the time, was ceremonially stripped of his police uniform insignia by Chief Garcia-Torres. The fired officer returned to the police department later in the evening and shot Chief Garcia-Torres as he sat at his desk.
Chief Garcia-Torres was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsChief Garcia-Torres,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Puerto Rico.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 29, 2021
