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Ohio deputy dies after suffering medical emergency during police academy activities

Deputy Marcus Zeigler was with the sheriff’s office for nine months; he is survived by his wife and children

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“He was also known for loving his family and wanting to leave a legacy they could be proud of. And he did just that,” McGuffey said in a statement.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Duty Death: Marcus Zeigler - [Cincinnati]

End of Service: 26/05/2023

By Sarah Roebuck
Police1

CINCINNATI — A deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office died after experiencing a medical emergency during police academy activities on May 26, WCPO reports.

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said Deputy Marcus Zeigler died while “participating in police academy activities when he experienced a medical emergency.”

“Deputy Zeigler made a strong impression on us from the moment he started. His smile is unforgettable. He was also known for loving his family and wanting to leave a legacy they could be proud of. And he did just that,” McGuffey said in a statement.

Zeigler was with the sheriff’s office for nine months. He was enrolled at the Great Oaks’ Peace Officer Academy and was also a well-known entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife and children.

A public visitation will be held on June 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Immediately after he will be honored with a police ceremony outside the funeral home.

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