ROCKLIN, Calif. — A Sacramento police officer was found dead in Rocklin, Thursday.
The Sacramento Police Department identified him as Daniel Bartlett. The police department said he was 30-years-old and left behind a wife and a young child.
"Daniel was a kind individual, friend, and officer who exemplified the values of this organization," Chief Kathy Lester said in a statement. "His passing was unexpected and an extremely tragic loss to our department, community, and family. My sincere and deepest condolences go out to the Bartlett family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time."
Bartlett worked with Sacramento Police Department for more than four years and was assigned to the south patrol.
The Rocklin Police Department said around it received reports of a man lying near the intersection of University Avenue and Larkspur Drive around 6 a.m. It's near Jessup University.
First responders arrived and found him dead. His cause of death hasn't been released at this time. The Rocklin Police Department said his death wasn't suspicious.
University Avenue was closed between Sunset Boulevard and Larkspur Drive as his death was investigated. The road has since reopened.
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