William Diaz-Pagan
Incident
Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.
Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Diaz-Pagan gave the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Puerto Rico. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Diaz-Pagan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has lost 11 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 294 officers killed feloniously in 127, 75.8% of the 388 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1994, 1 officer at Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 2.
In 1994, 10 officers in 127 were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 33. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 40.5; the middle age was 33. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 33. Of the 286 killed feloniously in 127 whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 40.8; the middle age was 34. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
William was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.1% of these deaths at Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; January holds the most, 44.4%. Saturdays: 22.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in 127; October holds the most, 11.6%. Saturdays: 11.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 81.8% of all 11 deaths at Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 75.8% of all 388 deaths in 127, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has 11 officers remembered here, William among them.
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Irving Gonzalez May 3, 1975
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Angel Morales Jan 5, 1979
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Anibal Ramos-Feliciano Jan 5, 1979
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Antonio Alvarado
Jul 14, 1989
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Jose Lopez-Reyes Jan 14, 1992
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Elias Montalvo-Rodriguez Jan 14, 1992
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William Diaz-Pagan
Nov 12, 1994
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Eliezer Colón-Claussells
Jan 10, 2013
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David Torres-Chaparro
Aug 17, 2017
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Pedro Joel Rodríguez-Mateo
Aug 1, 2019
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Alvin R. Sugrañes-Lebrón
Sep 16, 2020
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