Massachusetts State Police Recruit's Death Probed in Independent Review

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is holding a news conference to release the results of an independent review into the death of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died in 2024 after suffering a medical crisis during a training exercise at the academy in New Braintree.

Why it matters

Delgado-Garcia's death sparked an independent investigation and led to reforms at the State Police Academy, including the suspension of the boxing program. The findings of this review are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and any potential changes needed to improve cadet safety during training.

The details

The independent investigator, attorney David Meier, was appointed to review the facts surrounding Delgado-Garcia's death. The WBZ-TV I-Team previously reported that Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries he suffered during a boxing exercise as part of his training to become a state trooper.

• Delgado-Garcia died in 2024 during a training exercise at the State Police Academy in New Braintree.
• The independent review was launched following Delgado-Garcia's death.
• Attorney General Andrea Campbell is holding a news conference on February 9, 2026 to release the findings of the independent review.

What’s next

The independent review's findings are expected to inform potential reforms to training practices and policies at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.