NYPD Officer Dies During Operation Epic Fury in Kuwait

Sorffly Davius, a 12-year veteran, suffered a medical episode while deployed with the U.S. Army National Guard.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The New York City Police Department announced that one of its officers, Sorffly Davius, died while deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. Davius, a 12-year veteran of the NYPD assigned to the 79th Precinct, was also a major in the U.S. Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.

Why it matters

The loss of Officer Davius is a tragic reminder of the sacrifices made by members of law enforcement who also serve in the military. His death highlights the risks faced by U.S. service members deployed overseas, especially amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The details

According to the NYPD, Davius suffered an unspecified medical episode on Friday while deployed in Kuwait. He had risen to the rank of major in the Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.

  • On March 8, 2026, the NYPD announced Davius' death.
  • Davius died on Friday while deployed in Kuwait.

The players

Sorffly Davius

A 12-year veteran of the NYPD assigned to the 79th Precinct who also served as a major in the U.S. Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.

Jessica Tisch

The NYPD Commissioner.

Zohran Mamdani

The Mayor of New York City.

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

JD Vance

The former Vice President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“His career was defined by service — to his country and to New York City.”

— Jessica Tisch and Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commissioner and Mayor of New York City (NYPD NEWS)

“Devastated by the loss of Major Davius, a true Citizen Soldier, devoted husband, and father. I've personally conveyed my condolences to his wife and am keeping his loved ones in my thoughts.”

— Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York (Social media)

What’s next

The remains of the fallen service members, including Officer Davius, were scheduled to arrive at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday, where President Trump and Vice President Vance were expected to attend the dignified transfer.

The takeaway

The tragic death of Officer Davius, who served both his country and his community, underscores the sacrifices made by members of law enforcement who also serve in the military. His loss is a somber reminder of the ongoing risks faced by U.S. service members deployed overseas.