Victor M. Andorno-Torres
Incident
Deputy Marshal Andorno-Torres and Deputy Marshal Pascual Gomez-Lopez were shot and killed when they interrupted a robbery in progress at a local restaurant. The marshals were serving summonses and had stopped at the restaurant to ask for directions to the location indicated on the summonses. The suspects disarmed both marshals and then fatally shot them. The suspects were apprehended and convicted of two counts of first degree murder. They were sentenced to life in prison without parole. Deputy Marshal Andorno-Torres had served with the agency for 7 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal II Andorno-Torres gave the Puerto Rico Commonwealth Marshal's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal II Andorno-Torres.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Marshal II Victor M. Andorno-Torres 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 Commonwealth Marshal's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Victor M. Andorno-Torres's cause is highlighted.
How Victor M. Andorno-Torres Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Victor M. Andorno-Torres is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Victor M. Andorno-Torres was killed by handgun.
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