Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1974
Add to My HeroesEleuterio Maldonado-Afanador
Officer Maldonado-Afanador was stabbed to death by several suspects on horses who would not let him pass in his car. When he got out of his car to ask them to move, they stabbed him.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Maldonado-Afanador,
On today, the 50th 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.
BPA Mike Casey
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October 5, 2024
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