Roll of Honor
Incident
Agent Vazquez-Santiago was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a carjacking suspect. Agent Vazquez-Santiago had served with the agency for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Agent Vazquez-Santiago gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Vazquez-Santiago.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Agent Rafael Vazquez-Santiago is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 21.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
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. Rafael Vazquez-Santiago's cause is highlighted.
How Rafael Vazquez-Santiago Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Rafael Vazquez-Santiago is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Rafael Vazquez-Santiago was killed by gun; unknown type.
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