N.J. Police Officer Dies After Heart Attack

Sept. 17, 2014
Newark Police Officer Reinaldo suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty Tuesday morning.

The Newark, N.J. Police Department is mourning the death of a veteran officer who suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty Tuesday.

Officer Reinaldo Arocha Jr. went into cardiac arrest around 7:15 a.m. while working his usual post in the Fourth Precinct, according to The Star-Ledger.

The 47-year-old was rushed to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"I join with police officers throughout the city to mourn the loss of our brother in blue," Police Director Eugene Venable said in a statement. "My thoughts and prayers are with the Arocha family including his wife and children. I urge us all to take pause as we remember our fallen brother."

Arocha spent his entire 23-year career as an officer with the Newark Police Department.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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