Roll of Honor
William Diaz-Pagan
Incident
Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.
Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife 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.
Correctional Officer Diaz-Pagan gave the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Puerto Rico. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Diaz-Pagan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan 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 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 9 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Diaz-Pagan's cause is highlighted.
How William Diaz-Pagan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Diaz-Pagan is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Diaz-Pagan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are honored on badge.nw.
