A Massachusetts State Police recruit died “following a medical crisis suffered during a training exercise” at the academy in New Braintree, the agency said.
The trainee, 25-year-old Enrique Delgado-Garcia, had been on life support at a Worcester hospital, according to I-Team sources.
On Thursday, the I-Team reported that the trainee was critically injured during a boxing exercise, which is a regular part of state police training. Sources tell the I-Team the recruit was knocked out for nearly 10 minutes after getting hit in the head.
“On Thursday, September 12, Trainee Delgado-Garcia became unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise,” a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police said. “The Academy’s on-site medical team, which includes dedicated staff from UMass Medical, responded immediately and rendered aid.
The medical team determined that Delgado-Garcia required urgent medical care and transported him via Ambulance to a local medical facility. Despite the heroic efforts of medical professionals to deliver lifesaving care, Trainee Delgado-Garcia died at the hospital.”
What Happened to Enrique Delgado-Garcia?
Delgado-Garcia was sworn in as a trooper by officials, according to I-Team sources. He will receive full state police honors. His body was also escorted by police from UMass Memorial Medical Center to the medical examiner’s office in Westfield on Saturday night.
The death is under investigation by the Worcester County District Attorney’s office.
“The Massachusetts State Police grieves the tragic loss of Trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” State Police Colonel John Mawn Jr. said. “They have the full measure of our support and care, and they remain full members of our State Police Family.”
“I’m heartbroken about the loss of Massachusetts State Police Trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who had committed himself to a career protecting the people of Massachusetts. He was a beloved member of his academy class, known for his compassion and devotion to service.
