The Puerto Rican government has declared three days of national mourning for the killing of three police officers this month in a chase that took place on one of the main access roads to the capital, San Juan.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Puerto Rican Governor Pedro Pierluisi said the flags would fly at half-staff for three days in memory of state police officer Luis Marrero Díaz and municipal officials Luis Salamán Conde and Eliezer. Hernández Cartagena.
In total, four police officers were involved in the events. Two of them were shot and a third was shot, while a fourth officer was wounded.
“I deeply regret the pain suffered by the families of these three heroes who were killed while fulfilling their duty to protect the lives of all on our island. These violent acts and contempt for life can have no place in Puerto Rico we want,” he said. said the governor.
“We have declared three days of mourning in memory and honor of our brave policemen who lost their lives. For all their families, my solidarity and my prayers, so that they may have the strength and comfort they need in these difficult times. Our entire city mourns the departure of Luis Marrero, Luis Salamán and Eliezer Hernández, “Pierluisi added.
ACT DILIGENTLY
At the same time, he indicated that he instructed “to act diligently with the entire investigation so that the person or persons responsible fall under the full weight of the law. We thank our police officers for their courage and dedication to come out every day to defend people, risking their lives. We are committed to working urgently to empower and provide more resources to our uniforms. “
The persecution took place yesterday on Baldorioty de Castro Boulevard, one of the main access roads to San Juan and one of the busiest, near the airport and near Isla Verde, a tourist area of the island’s capital.
Security forces are still searching for the suspect in the crime and have turned it upside down, which, according to the Chief of Police, Antonio López, was allegedly housed in a residential house – a popular house – near the place where the events took place.
It all started after a car collision
In an interview with WKAQ, López said that the situation that took place yesterday was precipitated after a car accident in the neighboring city of Carolina.
One of the drivers of one of the vehicles involved in the accident shot at the police officers who were dealing with what happened and fled and on Baldorioty de Castro Boulevard mentioned above, “he injured two other officers who were following him”. he explained.
In turn, he revealed that the security forces know who he is.