Coverage timeline
Homicide Division
Every story we’ve published that names Homicide Division, newest first.
October 2026
Oct 1–7
- Man, 66, Found Dead in Aguadilla Home With Ten Dogs
The Puerto Rico Police are investigating the death of 66-year-old Israel López Pérez, whose body was found on Friday afternoon in a residence on Callejón del Fuerte in Aguadilla.
September 2026
Sep 15–21
- Body Found in Advanced State of Decomposition in Hato Rey Apartment
A man was found dead in an advanced state of decomposition inside an apartment in Hato Rey, according to the Police.
Sep 1–7
- Man Dies in Boating Accident in Cabo Rojo
A 48-year-old man from New York died in an accident while recreating on a boat near Playa Buyé in Cabo Rojo.
August 2026
Aug 29–31
- Woman Shot While Walking in Aguadilla
A 25-year-old woman, Destiny T.
Aug 22–28
- Decomposing Body Found in Humacao
Municipal police in Humacao investigated a death with undetermined cause reported on Friday afternoon in a residence in the urban area of the municipality.
- Man Found Shot to Death in Caguas
A man was killed under circumstances now under investigation by police in Caguas.
- Man Found Dead in "Crouched Position" in San Sebastián Housing Project
Puerto Rico Police are investigating the death of a man in San Sebastián, reported around 2:10 PM.
Aug 15–21
- Armed Individuals Rob Two Vehicles in Canóvanas
According to the Police report, five armed individuals robbed two vehicles in Canóvanas on Tuesday night, near a sports field.
Aug 8–14
- Man Shot and Killed Outside Home in Hato Rey
A shooting death was reported on the night of August 11 outside a residence on Arnedo Street in the Valencia neighborhood of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
- Body of Woman Found in Río Piedras Apartment
The body of Providencia Reyes Bonilla was found in an apartment at the Jardines de Sellés residential complex in Río Piedras on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 1–7
- Dispute Over Junk Car Ends in Machete Attack Between Neighbors
A dispute between neighbors over mechanic work on a junk car in Barranquitas turned violent when one neighbor allegedly attacked the other with a machete, according to the Puerto Rico Police.
July 2026
Jul 29–31
- Man Identified as Felipe Rafael Fontánez Fontánez Fatally Shot in Caguas
A 32-year-old man, Felipe Rafael Fontánez Fontánez, was fatally shot in front of the Jardines de San Carlos residential area in Caguas.
Jul 15–21
- Man Shot to Death in Front of Business in Fajardo
A violent death was reported at approximately 8:29 PM on Avenida Conquistador, sector Veve Calzada, in Fajardo.
Jul 8–14
- Decomposed Body of Man Identified in Camuy
The decomposed body of a man was found on Tuesday afternoon in a residence located on PR-455, kilometer 5.3, in the Quebrada neighborhood of Camuy.
- Burned Vehicle Found With Body Inside in Luquillo
Puerto Rico police are investigating the discovery of a burned vehicle containing a charred body, reported at 3:21 PM.
- Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Wounded in San Sebastián
A shooting in San Sebastián left one man dead and another wounded, according to a Puerto Rico Police report from Wednesday night.
- Second Victim Dies, Raising June Ponce Shooting to Double Homicide
Puerto Rico Police reported that a shooting that occurred in early June in Ponce has resulted in a double homicide after a second victim died from his wounds.
June 2026
Jun 22–28
- Violent Early Morning in Barceloneta: Man Killed on PR-682
A 34-year-old man, Xavier Hernández Acevedo, was killed at 12:23 AM on Saturday in Barceloneta, on PR-682, kilometer 0.3.
- Charred Body Found in Las Piedras Identified as Bayamón Resident
The charred body found on June 16 in Las Piedras has been identified as 49-year-old Arnaldo González Vélez, a resident of Bayamón.