02/20/23 Yonkers, NY - It is with profound sadness the Yonkers Police reports that a member of the Department unexpectedly and tragically passed away yesterday afternoon. Preliminary indications are that he experienced a fatal medical event while operating a motor vehicle in New York City.
The member was a 16-year veteran Detective of the Department; he was 48-years-old. His identity is being withheld pending family notifications.
Mayor Mike Spano said, “Our City is mourning a tragedy. This Detective was known and loved by many in the law enforcement community. He dedicated himself to our Department and committed himself to protecting and serving this great City. May his family be comforted and embraced by all of our sympathy and support.”
“Once again our hearts are broken at the loss of one of our finest,” said Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. “We pray for his family and our brothers and sisters in blue; his commitment to his family and the City of Yonkers will serve as his legacy. God Bless the Yonkers Police Department.”
Mayor Spano, the City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department offers their sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and Yonkers community. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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