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LAPD officer dies during training exercise in Huntington Beach
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Los Angeles police officer Thomas Denton died Thursday during an on-duty training exercise in Huntington Beach, officials confirmed.
- Denton, a member of the LAPD's Metropolitan Division dive team, was rushed to Orange Coast Medical Center but did not survive.
- Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the training incident or its exact location, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
- A procession was held Thursday evening, with fellow officers, firefighters, relatives, and friends honoring Denton as his body was transported to the Orange County Coroner's Office.
- The LAPD praised Denton's dedication and service since joining in 2006, expressing condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
