Police officers from the Utuado police area on Wednesday, October 28, honored an 11-year-old boy who uses a wheelchair for his bravery in calling the 9-1-1 Emergency System to request help while he and his 73-year-old grandmother were being attacked with a machete by an uncle. The tribute, called "Tu Valentía nos Inspira" (Your Bravery Inspires Us), began with an escort from the boy’s home to the Colegio San José, where he studies, with participation from the Motorized Unit, the Municipal Police, relatives, community members and vehicle clubs.
Tu Valentía nos Inspira
On arrival, the boy was greeted by classmates and others who joined the initiative. The procession then marched to the parking lot of the Ramón Cabañas Stadium in Utuado, where he received a special recognition, framed within a safety fair for students and the general public featuring informational tables and staff from several Police divisions and collaborating entities.
The event offered a space of support, solidarity and fellowship for the boy, his family and the school community, highlighting the value of the collaboration of those around him. He was accompanied by his parents and loved ones during the recognition. The attack occurred on Friday, September 12, 2026, at 11:07 AM. When agents arrived at the scene, guided by the boy, they shot the suspect, who died at the location.