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Wilfredo Cotto-Aponte
- May. 18, 1982 -
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| Resided: |
PR, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | May. 18, 1982 |
| Race/Sex: | Hispanic Male / 31 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Puerto Rico Police Dept.
601 Ave. Roosevelt
San Juan, PR
00936-8166 USA
(787)792-1234 |
| County: | San Juan |
| Dept. Type: | State/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Policeman |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| Badge: | 1014 |
| On The Job: |
11 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
PR
USA
Tue. May. 18, 1982
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| Summary: |
Officer Wilfredo Cotto-Aponte was shot and killed while moving illegal residents off of private land in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
At about 10:30 am, police units arrived at the Community Villa Sin Miedo in Rio Grande with a court order to remove a group of people who lived illegally on the private land. After an hour of eviction notices by the police, a police tactical unit entered the community to begin the forced eviction. When Officer Cotto-Aponte walk into a dorm, a man shot in the throat. Officer Cotto-Aponte was taken to a hospital where he succombed to his wounds. The assailant was arrested at the scene, and was sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Officer Cotto-Aponte worked with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 11 years, and was assigned to the Metropolitan Tactical Operations Unit. He is survived by his wife and child.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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