Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Justo Surillo-Santiago was shot and killed while investigating suspicious persons at the Sabana Abajo Residential complex in Carolina, Puerto Rico, during the night shift.
It was later determined that he had unintentionally walked into an area frequently used for narcotics sales.
Policeman Surillo-Santiago was assigned to the Carolina District.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Surillo-Santiago gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Surillo-Santiago.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Justo Surillo-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. Justo Surillo-Santiago's cause is highlighted.
How Justo Surillo-Santiago Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Justo Surillo-Santiago is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Justo Surillo-Santiago was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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