Lieutenant Hector M. Nozario-Torres, Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

Lieutenant Hector M. Nozario-Torres

Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1995

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Hector M. Nozario-Torres

Lieutenant Hector Nozario-Torres and Agent William Perez-Madera were killed in an accident while in pursuit of a murder suspect. Agent Perez-Madera lost control of the patrol vehicle, striking a light post, killing Agent Perez-Madera upon impact. Lieutenant Nozario-Torres succumbed to his injuries hours later after being transported a local hospital.

The suspect was apprehended minutes after the crash and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Lieutenant Nozario-Torres had served with the agency for 22 and is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

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Increíble que hoy se cumplan 30 años de tu partida. Para mi fue ayer. Cada dia te sigo extrañando. Un abrazo al cielo!! Te amo mucho Papi. Siempre te recordaremos! ♥️

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