End of Watch: : Officer Vu Nguyen
Officer Vu Nguyen
Bio
Age 50
Tour 25 years
Badge 1534
Incident Details
Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Monday, July 2, 2018
Police Officer Vu Nguyen passed away four days after collapsing during a 1.5-mile timed run that was part of the agency’s canine handler eligibility process.
He and other candidates were participating in the physical fitness portion of the process in 90+ degree heat when he collapsed during the run on July 2nd, 2018. He was transported to MetroHealth where his condition continued to worsen. He was flown to Cleveland Clinic where he passed away on July 6th, 2018.
Officer Nguyen had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for over 20 years and had previously served with the Cleveland Division of Corrections for four years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Calvin D. Williams
Cleveland Division of Police
1300 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 623-5000
