Officer Down

Agent Victor Manuel Soto-Velez
Puerto Rico Police Department
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Age: 37
Tour: 13 years
Badge # 27163

Agent Victor Soto-Velez was shot and killed from ambush along PR-491, in Camuy, while driving to his home while off duty.

Occupants of another vehicle intercepted him and opened fire at his car, firing at least 15 rounds into his vehicle before fleeing. Despite being severely wounded, Agent Solo-Velez was able to provide a description of the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect vehicle was found fully engulfed in flames a short time later and the suspects remain at large.

It is believed that Agent Soto-Velez was specifically targeted due to his work as a narcotics agent.

Agent Soto-Velez had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by two children.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch
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