Worcester DA Grateful Attorney General Took Up MSP Academy Death Probe

Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a former victim's advocate, died during a training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Worcester County District Attorney's Office has recused itself from the investigation into the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a former victim's advocate who died during a training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in 2024. District Attorney Joe Early said the decision was not difficult, as Delgado-Garcia was close to the office and they could not have handled the investigation impartially. The case has now been taken up by the state Attorney General's office, which has filed charges against four state police training academy members in connection with Delgado-Garcia's death.

Why it matters

Delgado-Garcia's death at the state police academy has raised questions about the training practices and oversight at the facility. The decision by the Worcester DA to recuse itself underscores the sensitivity of the case and the need for an independent investigation to ensure transparency and accountability.

The details

Enrique Delgado-Garcia worked as a victim's advocate at the Worcester County DA's Office for 8 months before leaving to pursue his dream of becoming a state trooper. During a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Training Academy in 2024, Delgado-Garcia died. The Worcester DA's Office, which was close to Delgado-Garcia, recused itself from the investigation, and the case has now been taken up by the state Attorney General's office, which has filed charges against four state police training academy members in connection with Delgado-Garcia's death.

  • Enrique Delgado-Garcia died during a training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in 2024.
  • The Worcester County DA's Office recused itself from the investigation in 2026.

The players

Enrique Delgado-Garcia

A former victim's advocate at the Worcester County DA's Office who died during a training exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in 2024.

Joe Early

The Worcester County District Attorney who recused his office from the investigation into Delgado-Garcia's death.

Margaret Rwaramba

The Director of the Victim Witness Assistance Program at the Worcester County DA's office, who remembered Delgado-Garcia's deep passion for his job and helping others.

Massachusetts Attorney General

The state office that has taken up the investigation into Delgado-Garcia's death and filed charges against four state police training academy members.

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What they’re saying

“Enrique, everyone loved Enrique in our office. We talked to him about staying here. We offered him more but his dream was to become a state trooper.”

— Joe Early, Worcester County District Attorney (boston25news.com)

“No, it wasn't a difficult decision at all. We were all particularly close to Enrique that would not, it was not something that could be done or consider being done. I knew right away we had to ship it out.”

— Joe Early, Worcester County District Attorney (boston25news.com)

“I hope this gives them answers they are looking for. It might not give them closure but hopefully give them answers because they've been looking for that.”

— Margaret Rwaramba, Director of the Victim Witness Assistance Program at the Worcester County DA's office (boston25news.com)

What’s next

The Attorney General's office will continue its investigation and prosecution of the four state police training academy members charged in connection with Delgado-Garcia's death.

The takeaway

Delgado-Garcia's tragic death has highlighted the need for thorough and independent investigations into training practices and oversight at the Massachusetts State Police Academy to ensure accountability and prevent similar tragedies in the future.