Crime & Safety

Rhode Island State Police Investigating Recruit's Death: Reports

The cause of death is under investigation, according to reports.

The Rhode Island State Police are investigating the death of a Capitol Police recruit, according to reports.

Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Col. Robert Creamer, WJAR reported.

"Their cause of death is under investigation," per WJAR.

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Creamer would not release the identity of the recruit, according to WPRI.

“We are saddened to report that a Capitol Police officer recruit has passed away,” Creamer said in the WPRI story. “At this time, the recruit’s identity is not being released.”

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