Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta - Puerto Rico Police Department - Puerto Rico

On April 10, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was shot and killed during an undercover drug operation in the Pampanos neighborhood of Ponce.

Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was on assignment observing a vehicle of an undercover operation from an unmarked car in the local Sam's Club parking lot, Agent Santiago-Renta witnessed several people approaching the other vehicle. As he attempted to intercept the individuals, another officer and Agent Santiago-Renta announced themselves as police officers and gunfire was exchanged. Agent Santiago-Renta was struck several times in the face. He was taken to Damas Hospital in Ponce where he succumbed to his injuries.

Two of the suspects were apprehended; the Puerto Rico Police Department is continuing the search for several remaining suspects.

Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 22 years, assigned to the Ponce Drugs and Narcotics Division. Survivors include his wife and four children. 

Our prayers and condolences to Agent Santiago-Renta's family both at home as well as with the Puerto Rico Police Department.