By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A New Jersey State Police trooper has died from a medical condition linked to injuries sustained in the line of duty, law enforcement officials said.
• The trooper was initially injured during an on-duty incident and later developed complications that contributed to his death.
• State police leadership confirmed the death and offered condolences to the trooper’s family, colleagues and community.
• The circumstance is being investigated and will be reviewed as a line-of-duty death under applicable state and agency protocols.
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey State Police trooper has died from a medical condition officials say was caused by injuries the trooper suffered while on duty, authorities confirmed Friday.
State police leadership identified the trooper as having developed health complications linked to an injury sustained during an on-duty incident. The trooper later succumbed to those medical issues, prompting the announcement by agency officials.
Law enforcement leaders extended condolences to the trooper’s family, fellow troopers and the broader public safety community as they mourned the loss. The trooper’s name has not been released pending family notification.
The State Police and relevant oversight authorities are reviewing the circumstances and will classify the death under line-of-duty protocols, including any statutory criteria that apply to deaths resulting from job-related injuries and medical conditions.
Details about the original incident that led to the injury have not been publicly disclosed. Officials said more information will be shared as it becomes available through appropriate channels.