A Los Angeles police officer died during an on-duty training exercise, according to the LAPD.
Friday, November 6, 2026 1:15AM
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) — A Los Angeles police officer died during an on-duty training exercise on Thursday, according to the department.
The incident occurred in Huntington Beach when the officer was training as part of the dive team. The officer was transported to Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley following the incident.
The officer was identified as Thomas Denton. He was assigned to the Metropolitan Division, according to the LAPD.
A procession from Fountain Valley to the Orange County Coroner’s Office was held.
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