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Rafael Cumba-Ortiz

Died September 23, 1983

Rafael Cumba-Ortiz served in the U.S. Army for 6 months. Rafael served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Agent Cumba-Ortiz was shot and killed during a gun battle with an armed robbery suspect. He was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Agent Cumba-Ortiz had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 14 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1968
Also Served
Puerto Rico Police Department
Agent
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11-W · Line 8 cut as RAFAEL CUMBA-ORTIZ
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Agent Cumba-Ortiz gave the Puerto Rico Police Department 14 years.

Thank you for your service to the San Juan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Agent Cumba-Ortiz.

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

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