U.S. Army · United States 
Rafael Cumba-Ortiz
1983
Rafael Cumba-Ortiz served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Rafael served in 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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Puerto Rico Police Department
Agent
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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