Death by Cop  2021-2025

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David Hilburger

Gender : Male

Age : 53

Race : White

Date : 04/09/2025

Location : State employee housing

City : Groveland

County : Livingston

State : New York

Agency : New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)

Officer(s) :Not Applicable

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 9, 2025, Correction Officer David Hilburger, 53, was found deceased in his state-provided housing at Groveland Correctional Facility after failing to report for duty. He had been off for two days and was scheduled to return that day. A wellness check led to the discovery of his body. Authorities have stated there is no indication of foul play. The Department of Corrections' Office of Special Investigations and the New York State Police are investigating.The official cause of death will be determined by the County Medical Examiner’s Office. Hilburger's colleagues described him as a dedicated officer and expressed shock at his passing. Some have raised concerns about workplace pressures and policies regarding medical leave.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/corrections-officer-death-ny-correctional-facility/71-e722a7dc-1b36-4c51-939a-60b2d0003700
https://13wham.com/news/local/shocked-saddened-upset-groveland-correctional-facility-new-york-state-prison-corrections-officer-found-dead-at-housing-unit
https://www.whec.com/top-news/investigation-underway-after-groveland-correctional-facility-employee-found-dead-in-state-housing-room/
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/loved-ones-remember-correctional-officer-found-dead-state-housing/71-d33519e4-7f77-4abf-a548-d5b8ece68588WGRZWHAM+1Log in or sign up to view+1WGRZ