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    Puerto Rico Officer Killed in Shootout

    Oct. 17, 2016
    Sgt. Luis A. Meléndez-Maldonado was killed and two other officers were wounded in a shootout last week at a public housing complex last week.
    Puerto Rico Police Department
    Sgt. Luis A. Meléndez-Maldonado
    Sgt. Luis A. Meléndez-Maldonado

    A Puerto Rican police officer was killed and two other officers were wounded in a shootout last week.

    Officers with the Drug Divison responded to a public housing complex in Humacao on Oct. 12 as part of drug trafficking investigation when a suspect with a rifle opened fire, according to El Nuevo Dia.

    Sgt. Luis A. Meléndez-Maldonado was killed, while two other officers were wounded.

    Three suspects were taken into custody.

    A funeral service for the 30-year veteran of the forcve was held Monday.

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