Roll of Honor
Incident
Investigator Fidel Rijos-Gomez was shot and killed in the line of duty. Investigator Rijos-Gomez had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Rijos-Gomez gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Rijos-Gomez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator Fidel Angel Rijos-Gomez 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 97,772 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. Fidel Angel Rijos-Gomez's cause is highlighted.
How Fidel Angel Rijos-Gomez Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fidel Angel Rijos-Gomez is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fidel Angel Rijos-Gomez was killed by gun.
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