Dozens of people come to pay their respects to police officer Luis Marrero Díaz, one of the police officers who murdered in Carolina

Dozens of people came to the Diaz Funeral Home, in Toa Alta, this afternoon to pay their respects to Officer Luis Marrero Díaz, one of three police officers who was shot dead by a person in Carolina on Monday.

The wake of the officer, who was 43 years old, started at 1:00 p.m. and would last until 5:00 p.m. under the security measures required by the pandemic COVID-19.

A police motorboat with a black crepe welcomed the place where the body will stay until tomorrow, Friday.

Attendees included family members, friends and colleagues of the police, whose words of praise for their co-workers were heard as they lined up to enter the facilities.

Marrero Díaz’s body rests in the uniform of the Puerto Rico Police Department, a body he has served for the past 19 years. Likewise, a uniformed guard of honor pays her respect in Chapel A of the funeral home. “Returning home”It’s on the gray box that has the flag of the United States.

His mother, María Luisa Díaz, arrived at the funeral home in the afternoon and stayed with the coffin for about two hours. Then, around 3 p.m., he went out to receive an emotional caravan from a group of first responders. Sirens and Christian music through loudspeakers took over the environment.

“Thank you all for your prayers”exclaimed the mother, surrounded by relatives and police officers, while at the same time surprised by the support her family has received. “My son was a good man, a good son, a good father, a good friend, a good policeman, a good civil servant,” he added.

For his part, Miguel Díaz, the cop’s uncle, emphasized the legacy of his cousin, whom he described as a “friendly and helpful” person.

“We want to remember him happily, well and dearly. I have so many things to say about him that words cannot come out. He was a good father, son and neighbor ”, said to The new day. “He didn’t have a yes or no to anyone.”

He also thanked citizens for their support since the events that shocked the country occurred.

“I couldn’t imagine that my cousin had so many friends and that people behaved so well with us, including the press”, to express.

Pedro Pierluisi and Alejandro García Padilla pay their respects

Even the funeral home came to the governor Pedro Pierluisi, who mourned the deaths of the officers for three days on Monday. The first executive showed solidarity with the family and congratulated the uniformed man on clearing up the murder.

“I come to show solidarity with the family and personally offer my condolences, it’s the least I can do”, he assured.

Pierluisi indicated that crime must be tackled, so He assured that the uniforms will have the means to ensure safety on the island.

“It’s important that they have the necessary equipment and technology to do their job … what we want is for crime to decrease,” he said, recalling that 2020 ended “for several reasons” as the year with the fewest killings. in recent times. .

Earlier, former governor Alejandro García Padilla also said the last goodbye to the agent who worked at La Fortaleza during his tenure.

“I am very saddened by the loss of Agent Marrero, who was an employee in Fortaleza. He was there in the Special Services and we met him, we shared him with him several times. The loss of a law enforcement officer is always sad, but the loss of someone we knew, shared and worked with affects us more, ”he said.

The former director took the opportunity to advocate for the decriminalization of drugs, a measure he believes would help reduce criminal activity in the country.

Let’s go back to the discussions that keep this from happening. It is true that the working conditions of the police must be addressed, but fundamental problems must also be addressed. As long as we keep doing the same things, we will get the same results. We must decriminalize drugs as these problems have been successful without exception, ”he claimed.

The funeral of Marrero Díaz is tomorrow at 12.30 pm, but before that there is a posthumous tribute to the officer in the parking lot of the funeral home.

The uniformed yesterday confirmed that Marrero Díaz and the Carolina Municipal Police officers, Luis Salamán Conde and Eliezer Hernández Cartagena, died after a man identified as David E. Rivera Batiz shot them in a prosecution.

The killer’s body was found in the early hours of Tuesday with several gunshot wounds in Santurce. It was accompanied by a sign that identified him as the culprit.

When asked about the investigation into the events, the designated police commissioner, Antonio López, said that while yesterday they identified the person responsible for the events, the investigation is continuing. Likewise, he assured that the uniformed person continues to provide economic and emotional assistance to the family members.

“Right now we are working on all the insurance that the police have at the state and federal levels and they also have a full annual salary, as well as help for funeral expenses, emotional help and medical assistance.”He noted upon arriving at the wake.

López, who was visibly upset at a press conference after the murder, said it was a regrettable trial.

“Know that we are available and that our relationship will not end with your departure, we will continue to look for all of the family members and contribute with them all we can,” he said.