Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Lazaro Plaud was stabbed to death with a cane knife while on duty in the Ancones Neighborhood in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Plaud 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 Plaud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Lazaro F. Plaud 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. Lazaro F. Plaud's cause is highlighted.
How Lazaro F. Plaud Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lazaro F. Plaud is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lazaro F. Plaud was killed by edged weapon.
Incident Location
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