‘Got out of his car and fell dead’: Deputy collapses, dies on duty

ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) – A deputy in St. Louis died from a medical emergency during his morning shift on Wednesday, officials said.

St. Louis Sheriff Deputy Dennis Boyd, 50, collapsed and was found unresponsive outside of headquarters during his morning shift.

“Got out of his car and fell dead,” said St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts.

Betts said staff members rushed to Boyd and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.

The 20-year veteran died at the hospital.

“Dennis Boyd is just a good, hardworking deputy. He’s the kind of guy that you would want on your team,” Betts said.

Further details about the medical emergency were not given.

Boyd leaves behind a loving wife.

“Being in law enforcement is a very heartbreaking kind of job at times,” Betts said. “We’ll carry this. You’ll never get rid of it.”

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