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Christopher M. Mortensen

Gender : Male

Age : 45

Race : White

Date : 12/27/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Wilkes-Barre

County : Luzerne

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Wilkes-Barre Police Department

Cause of Death : COVID-19

Event : Duty-related illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/27/2021, Wilkes-Barre Police Sergeant Christopher M. Mortensen died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department for about 20 years and previously worked in patrol, as a K-9 handler, and later as a supervisor and instructor in several departmental roles. He was survived by his wife and son.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25830-sergeant-christopher-m-mortensen