Two policemen die after being injured during a chase in Isla Verde

A state police officer and another municipal police officer died this afternoon after being injured during a chase on Baldority de Castro Boulevard on their way to Carolina at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Isla Verde.

There is also another officer injured, Captain José González of the Carolina Criminal Investigation Corps reported.

Authorities said police were pursuing a white Hyundai Accent, which they allegedly fired at. The incident was reported around 3:50 p.m.

Federal agents are also at the crime scene.

“We responded in support, if we found that there was a federal connection to what happened, we would enter (assume jurisdiction),” said Limarys Cruz Rubio, a spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). English).

Traffic in the area remains congested, mainly on the lane leading to Carolina, so drivers are encouraged to take alternative routes.

The uniforms asked the public that if they had information, they should contact 787-343-2020 immediately. The call will be treated confidentially.

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