Puerto Rican Police Officer Emiliano Torres-Soto Shot & Killed Taking Off-Duty Action in Ponce

Puerto Rican police officer Emiliano Torres-Soto fatally shot after attempting to take police action off-duty in altercation outside local bar in Ponce.

PR Officer Emiliano Torres-Soto Killed Off-Duty

Agent Emiliano Torres-Soto with the Puerto Rican Police Department, was shot and killed in Ponce while attempting to take police action when he observed an altercation while off-duty, the Officer Down Memorial Page reports.

A group of men were arguing in front of a local bar when he observed one them brandish a handgun. Agent Torres-Soto identified himself and attempted to take action when he was shot as many as 10 times by multiple gunmen. He was transported to San Cristobal Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Agent Torres-Soto had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 10 years and was assigned to Radio Command Ponce. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, and five brothers. Source

We are always saddened when a law enforcement officer loses his or her life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Emiliano Torres-Soto. I have an affinity to the law enforcement community, having had several relatives who serve and served as police officers in Jamaica, with one dying in the line of duty.