U.S. Army · United States 
Michel O. Maceda
2022
Michel O. Maceda served the U.S. Army for 7 years. Michel served in the Iraq, the Libya, the Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Location: Puerto Rico
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Shot and killed
Marine Interdiction Agent Michel Maceda was shot and killed during a maritime narcotics interdiction operation approximately 12 miles southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
He and two other Marine Interdiction Agents intercepted a vessel they believed to be transporting narcotics. One of the occupants of the vessel opened fire on the agents as they began to board it. All three agents and both subjects were shot during the ensuing shootout.
The United States Coast Guard flew all three agents to a hospital in Puerto Rico where Agent Maceda later succumbed to his wounds. One of the two smugglers on the boat was also killed.
Over 1,300 kilograms of cocaine were recovered from the boat the agents were attempting to board and a second boat that was interdicted nearby.
Agent Maceda had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations for seven years.
May you rest in peace and may your family and fellow agents find peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Nicole McCoy Police Officer (ret.)
June 17th, 2025
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Shot and killed
Marine Interdiction Agent Michel Maceda was shot and killed during a maritime narcotics interdiction operation approximately 12 miles southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
He and two other Marine Interdiction Agents intercepted a vessel they believed to be transporting narcotics. One of the occupants of the vessel opened fire on the agents as they began to board it. All three agents and both subjects were shot during the ensuing shootout.
The United States Coast Guard flew all three agents to a hospital in Puerto Rico where Agent Maceda later succumbed to his wounds. One of the two smugglers on the boat was also killed.
Over 1,300 kilograms of cocaine were recovered from the boat the agents were attempting to board and a second boat that was interdicted nearby.
Agent Maceda had served with the United States Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations for seven years.
May you rest in peace and may your family and fellow agents find peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Nicole McCoy Police Officer (ret.)
June 17th, 2025
Service Record
U.S. Army
2005 – 2012
Conflicts
Iraq
Libya
Afghanistan
Global War on Terrorism
Iraq / Syria
Also Served
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations
Marine Interdiction Agent
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