Sergeant Pedro Torres-Santos, Trujillo Alto Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico

Sergeant Pedro Torres-Santos

Trujillo Alto Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Monday, July 31, 2023

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Pedro Torres-Santos

Sergeant Pedro Torres-Santos was shot and killed in a targeted drive-by shooting as he stood in front of a store with other officers while working a secondary employment job.

He and two other officers were standing in front of the store, at the intersection of Highway 181 and Highway 851 in Trujillo Alto, when a vehicle drove by and an occupant inside opened fire on them. All three officers were struck by the gunfire. Sergeant Torres-Santos succumbed to his wounds and the other two officers were seriously wounded.

The subjects in the car fled and remain at large.

Sergeant Torres-Santos had served with the Trujillo Alto Municipal Police Department for 27 years and was one of its first officers when the agency was formed. He is survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 27 years
Badge 8-016

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender At large

ambush, secondary employment

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Sgt. Torres-Santos,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Trujillo Alto. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 31, 2024