Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 2017
Add to My HeroesDavid Torres-Chaparro
Correctional Officer David Torres-Chaparro suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in riot control training at the former Industrial Women's Prison in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
He began to experience chest pains during the training and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Officer Torres-Chaparro had served with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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