Agent Yesenia Nieves-Ruiz - Puerto Rico Police Dept. - PR - True Life Hero

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Yesenia Nieves-Ruiz
- Aug. 31, 2002 -

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Resided:	PR, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Aug. 31, 2002
Race/Sex:	Hispanic Female / 30 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Puerto Rico Police Dept. - PR 601 Ave. Roosevelt San Juan, PR 00936-8166 USA (787)792-1234
County:	San Juan
Dept. Type:	State/Police
Hero's Rank:	Agent
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	4 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	PR USA Sat. Aug. 31, 2002
Summary:	Agent Yesenia Nieves-Ruiz was shot and killed when a group of men attempted to rob her and her uncle after they left an ATM. She had just left work and was still in uniform when the incident took place. Agent Nieves-Ruiz was shot when she attempted to stop the robbery. Agent Nieves-Ruiz had been employed with the Puerto Rico Police Department for four years.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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