Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Velasquez-Colon was fatally shot while responding to a burglary call at a supermarket. He was investigating the robbery when he located the suspects, who then shot him.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Velasquez-Colon served with the Puerto Rico Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Velasquez-Colon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Carlos A. Velasquez-Colon 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 97,784 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 A. Velasquez-Colon's cause is highlighted.
How Carlos A. Velasquez-Colon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carlos A. Velasquez-Colon is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carlos A. Velasquez-Colon was killed by gun.
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