South Pasadena Police Department, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 198
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: June 14, 2011
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Kevin Sandoval suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in departmental training at the Burro Canyon Shooting Park at 2:00 pm.
Officers from the South Pasadena Police Department and the Pasadena Police Department were conducting a multi-agency training scenario when he collapsed near the firing range. Several officers who were cross-trained as paramedics immediately provided medical attention to him before he was flown to the Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Sandoval had served as a sworn officer with the South Pasadena Police Department for two years and had previously served as a cadet for 18 months. His is survived by his parents and sister.