Roll of Honor
Incident
Agent Jorge De Jesus Colon was shot and killed after he responded to a domestic disturbance call in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico.
After he entered the residence he engaged the suspect in a foot chase. During the pursuit the suspect turned and opened fire, killing Agent Colon.
Agent Colon had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for approximately 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
20 years. You could have gone home.
Agent Colon gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Colon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Agent Jorge De Jesus Colon 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. Jorge De Jesus Colon's cause is highlighted.
How Jorge De Jesus Colon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jorge De Jesus Colon is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
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