JOAQUIN CORREA-ORTEGA

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Officer Rank: Sergeant
Memorial Panel: 49-W: 29
Department: Puerto Rico, P.D.
End of Watch: March 10, 2014
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: 16
Description: Sergeant Correa-Ortega was shot while conducting an undercover arms purchase. Sergeant Correa-Ortega and another officer were at a fair frequently used to conduct the illegal trade of vehicles, horses, and other items. While conducting a transaction with several subjects someone opened fire. Sergeant Correa-Ortega was killed and the other officer was wounded. Three suspects were charged with murder.
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