Miguel Gonzalez-Torres

Died July 23, 1986

Life Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Miguel Gonzalez-Torres served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 5 months. Miguel served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Officer Gonzalez-Torres was fatally shot by a robbery suspect who had taken a hostage. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

Survivors

Officer Gonzalez-Torres had been with the agency for 6 years and was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1973 – 1976

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Puerto Rico Police Department

Policeman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 31W · Line 14 cut as MIGUEL GONZALEZ-TORRES

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Policeman Gonzalez-Torres 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 Gonzalez-Torres.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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