Massachusetts State Police release details after Academy trainee passes away after training exercise

New Braintree, MA – The Massachusetts State Police have confirmed the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a dedicated member of the 90th Recruit Training Troop at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree, who tragically passed away following a medical crisis suffered during a training exercise.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Trainee Delgado-Garcia’s family, loved ones, and fellow trainees during this incredibly difficult time.”

According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, on Thursday, Trainee Delgado-Garcia became unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise. 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.

The Massachusetts State Police stated they are committed to providing support and resources to Trainee Delgado-Garcia’s family, friends, and fellow academy recruits in the coming days and weeks as they cope with this unimaginable loss.

“We remain focused on ensuring the well-being of all members of our Academy and Department as they process this event.”

Colonel John E. Mawn Jr. released a statement on behalf of Massachusetts State Police:

“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. They have the full measure of our support and care, and they remain full members of our State Police Family.

“Enrique was a fine young man who devoted himself to the service of others as a member of the 90th Recruit Training Troop and in his former role as a victim witness advocate in the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. In his short time with the State Police, Enrique demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to learn and a desire to deliver excellent police services to the people of Massachusetts. He made an immediate impression on his classmates and the Academy Staff. By all accounts, Enrique possessed and displayed all the qualities that would have made him an outstanding Trooper: kindness and compassion, dedication, commitment, willingness to work hard to improve himself, and a strong desire help others.

“As a Department, we will, first and foremost, continue to support Enrique’s family, and honor his memory. We will additionally support our members, trainees, and their families as they cope with this heartbreaking loss.”

Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement on the death of Delgado-Garcia: 

“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. This is a devastating time for all who knew and loved him, and we are holding Enrique’s family and his State Police community in our hearts.”