Agent Ruben Kuilan-Torres, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Ruben Kuilan-Torres

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Saturday, September 7, 2002

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Ruben Kuilan-Torres

Agent Ruben Kuilan-Torres was shot and killed during a robbery attempt as he drove home following his shift.

He was still in uniform when he stopped at a gas station on PR-2, just outside of Vega Alta. Two suspects approached him to rob him and then opened fire when they noticed his uniform. They stole his service weapon before fleeing.

The subjects were apprehended three days later and charged with murder.

Agent Torres had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

In 2001 he received the department's Medal of Valor award for facing multiple robbery suspects during a shootout.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charged with murder

off duty, robbery

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Agent Kuilan-Torres,
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.
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United States Border Patrol

September 7, 2022