US Edition'Tragic Loss': Cleveland Police Recruit Dies Following 'Sudden Medical Emergency' During Physical Test
- Cleveland police recruit Cortez Smith passed away on Saturday after experiencing a sudden health crisis during the concluding fitness evaluation on Friday.
- Smith’s condition rapidly worsened after being transported to a hospital, where he became unresponsive and was pronounced dead, while no specific cause was released.
- The Cleveland Division of Police and Academy class 158 issued statements expressing deep sorrow and asking for privacy for Smith’s family amid the community’s grief.
- Mayor Justin Bibb described the death as a deep loss for the city, emphasizing that it leaves a lasting impact and highlights the significant sacrifices made by those who dedicate themselves to public service.
- The incident underscores the risks of police training and the community’s commitment to honor Smith’s dedication to protecting others.
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Police Recruit Is Dead After 'Horrible' Emergency At 29
Celebrities Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (2:18) Tragedy struck a city's police department late last week as a police recruit lost his life after suffering a medical emergency.According to ABC 6, 29-year-old Cortez Smith was pronounced dead after suffering a medical emergency during an agility test. Smith was training for the Cleveland Police Department.In a statement, Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd said that the department is "deep…
'An awful tragedy': Ohio police recruit dies after medical emergency during final agility test
[Attached video: Cleveland fire cadet dies after medical emergency during training] CLEVELAND (WJW) -- A Cleveland police recruit died after suffering a medical emergency during training. “Our hearts go out to his family,” said Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association President Andy Gasiewski. “An awful tragedy. It is a sad day and our hearts are broken.” According to Gasiewski, and confirmed by the Cleveland Division of Police on Saturday, the …
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