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LA County Deputy Dies Post Medical Emergency at Station

Apr 29, 2024 1 min read

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A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who served the department for 17 years, died while on duty after a medical emergency at the South Los Angeles station. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday, with the station requesting an ambulance for the unresponsive deputy. Upon arrival, medical personnel pronounced the deputy dead. The cause of death remains undetermined, and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner is conducting an investigation.

The identity of the 41-year-old deputy, Jonathan Stewart, was later confirmed on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's website. In honor of Stewart, a procession took place as his body was transferred from the South LA station to the medical examiner's headquarters in Boyle Heights. The department has not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the deputy's death or the results of the ongoing investigation. The unexpected loss has deeply affected colleagues and the local community, as they reflect on the inherent risks faced by law enforcement officers.

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