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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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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
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Marshal's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Victor is one of 294 officers killed feloniously in 127, 75.8% of the 388 remembered there.
Victor is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Victor is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1996, 7 officers in 127 were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 10.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Victor was 41. Of the 286 killed feloniously in 127 whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 40.8; the middle age was 34. Victor had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Victor was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Victor had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Victor was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Victor had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.5% of these deaths in 127; October holds the most, 11.6%. Thursdays: 13.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Puerto Rico Commonwealth Marshal's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 75.8% of all 388 deaths in 127, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Marshal's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Victor among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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