NYPD Recruit Dies During Training, Set To Graduate Next Week

NEW YORK CITY — An NYPD recruit died Wednesday, days away from when he was set to graduate, the NYPD announced.

Edgar Ordonez, 33, died from possible heat exhaustion and at Rodman’s Neck firing range in the Bronx around 11:30 a.m, the New York Post reported.

He was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

Police Commissioner Edward Caban confirmed the death in a post on X.

“Our hearts are heavy as we honor our fallen brother," the post read.

“We tragically lost Edgar earlier today, just a few days before he was set to graduate and join his fellow Finest protecting New York City,” Caban said. “As we continue to grieve this terrible loss, we will keep Edgar’s family, friends, and fellow officers in our thoughts and prayers.”

Ordonez was slated to graduate with his class on Monday, police said.

"Our brother Police Officer Edgar Ordonez was a beacon of joy and positive energy for his fellow recruits," PBA president Patrick Hendry said in a statement. "He had the drive and determination necessary to become a New York City police officer, and he was just days away from hitting the streets and making a difference in protecting our city. From the moment a police officer is sworn into the Police Academy, they become part of our Blue Family. Now we must focus on being there for his family as they deal with this unimaginable loss.”