Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Salvador Cortes-Colon was shot and killed as he and two other officers attempted to arrest three fugitives in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The suspects opened fire on the officers, killing Officer Cortes-Colon. Two of the suspects were shot and killed during the ensuing standoff. The third suspect was taken into custody. Policeman Cortes-Colon had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 3-1/2 years and was assigned to District 107.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Cortes-Colon gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Cortes-Colon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Salvador Cortes-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. Salvador Cortes-Colon's cause is highlighted.
How Salvador Cortes-Colon Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Salvador Cortes-Colon is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Salvador Cortes-Colon was killed by gun; unknown type.
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