Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Carlos Acosta-Ray was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a burglary call at a construction site.
Officer Acosta-Ray and his partner were in plainclothes and driving an unmarked vehicle. As they were investigating the scene, one of the suspects ambushed them with an AK-47, striking Officer Acosta-Ray 13 times. His partner was able to return fire, striking the suspects. One of the three suspects was a former police officer. The shooter was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Acosta-Ray had been employed with the Puerto Rico Police Department for over 7 years and was assigned to Precinct 111- North Bayamon. The station was later renamed after him.
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- September 9, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Acosta-Ray gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Acosta-Ray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Carlos R. Acosta-Ray is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,775 officers honored here.
In 127, 294 of 388 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75.8% of this state's fallen. That is 75.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Puerto Rico Police Department, 279 of 364 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carlos R. Acosta-Ray's cause is highlighted.
How Carlos R. Acosta-Ray Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carlos R. Acosta-Ray is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carlos R. Acosta-Ray was killed by rifle; ak-47.
Incident Location
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