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Trooper's Death: Blunt Force Trauma During Training
10 Feb
Summary
- Trooper's death linked to blunt force trauma during physical training.
- Autopsy cited intracranial hemorrhages from head impact during exercises.
- Concerns raised over safety at the agency's training academy.
An independent review was commissioned in September 2024 to examine the death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25. The autopsy report indicated that the cause of death was accidental blunt force trauma to the head.
Delgado-Garcia suffered intracranial hemorrhages due to impact during physical training. The report also noted a contributing heart condition, perimyocarditis. These findings have raised serious questions about safety at the training academy.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. A grand jury has heard testimony, and the reviewer has broad authority to pursue criminal charges or issue a report. The State Police acknowledged the ongoing review and shared the family's desire for a full accounting.
