Agent Wilfredo Ramos-Nieves, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Wilfredo Ramos-Nieves

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Wilfredo Ramos-Nieves

Agent Wilfredo Ramos-Nieves was shot and killed as he and five other agents conducted a narcotics operation on Calle 2 in the Juan Sánchez area of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, shortly after 3:30 pm.

As they entered the area the agents observed a man with a gun. Before the agents were able to take action the subject opened fire on them, fatally wounding Agent Ramos-Nieves. The subjects fled the scene but were arrested a short time later.

Agent Ramos-Nieves had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the Bayamón Drug Division. He is survived by his four children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

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Agent Ramos-Nieves,
On today, the 10th 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

August 14, 2022