Colo. deputy dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty
The officer reportedly had a massive heart attack
Duty Death: Kraig Conger - [Arapahoe, Colorado]
End of Service: 12/28/2022
By Ashley Silver
Police1
ARAPAHOE, Colo. — A Colorado deputy died this week while on duty due to a health crisis, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
KDVR News reported that Deputy Kraig Conger had a major heart attack while on duty on Dec. 28.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office released a tweet on Thursday confirming the death of Conger.
“Kraig, you will be missed but never forgotten,” ACSO officials said. “Rest easy friend, we have the watch from here.”
Conger worked for the sheriff’s office for 22 years and was 51.
It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Deputy Kraig Conger. Conger suffered a major heart attack while on duty. He passed away Dec 28. He was 51. He worked for us for 22 yrs. Kraig, you will be missed but never forgotten. Rest easy friend, we have the watch from here. pic.twitter.com/yyQ2ZoXKjz
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) December 29, 2022