Agent Rosario Hernández de Hoyos, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Agent Rosario Hernández de Hoyos

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, December 28, 2015

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Rosario Hernández de Hoyos

Agent Rosario Hernández de Hoyos, Lieutenant Luz Soto, and Commander Frank Román were shot inside the Puerto Rico Police Department's Ponce regional headquarters, near the intersection of PR-1 and PR-52, by a disgruntled police officer.

The subject had entered the headquarters building with two guns and a knife. He proceeded to the sixth floor, where he took all three officers hostage. He told Lieutenant Soto to call the press officer, but the call did not go through. The subject then opened fire on the officers, fatally wounding them, before exchanging shots with another officer.

The subject was taken into custody and was transported to a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. He was sentenced to serve 203 years and six months.

Agent Hernández de Hoyos had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 15 years. She is survived by her four children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 203 years

police facility, retaliation

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I will always cherish the moments we shared together. I miss you so much and think of you often. Today, I serve as a Master at Arms in the US Navy. I now wear a badge above of our family name with pride. It is an honor to wear this uniform, just as it was for you throughout your career. I grew up inspired by your dedicated service and commitment. Wearing this uniform connects me to you. Though we are apart, the values you instilled in me guide me each day. I strive to make you proud. Como me gustaria que me puedas ver en el hombre que me has echo. Te quiero mucho y que descanse.

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