United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Porfirio J Soto
1988
Porfirio Soto Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Porfirio served during the years of the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Porfirio Soto was shot and killed as he and another officer served an arrest warrant at 3710 E. Idlewild Avenue. The subject was wanted in a neighboring jurisdiction for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and carrying a concealed firearm. A struggle ensued inside of the suspect's home in which Officer Soto was shot in an area not protected by his vest. The man fled the home after shooting Officer Sorto but was arrested a short time later. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He hanged himself in prison on April 13th, 1997. Officer Soto was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Tampa Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Tampa Police Department
Police Officer
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