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Denver Sheriff’s Department recruit dies after suffering medical emergency during training

Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning

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Denver Sheriff’s Department

DENVER — A Denver Sheriff’s Department recruit has died after suffering a medical emergency during physical training, Denver 7 reported.

Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training on April 28, according to a statement from Sheriff Elias A. Diggins. Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning.

Mulbah had started at the academy in January and was set to graduate in May, Denver 7 reported. Diggins stated that an administrative investigation would be launched as a “matter of protocol.”

The department will be making mental health resources available to academy staff and recruits.

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