Corporal Zachary Merrill died unexpectedly over the past weekend
The Vancouver Police Department released a statement Thursday regarding the death of one of its officers.
“It is with great sadness the Vancouver Police Department has announced the loss of one of their own, Corporal Zachary Merrill,’’ the statement read. “Corporal Merrill died unexpectedly over the weekend. The city and police department understand and respect the privacy of the Merrill family. Thanks to all the community members for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.’’
No other details were available at the time of this report
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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Very Sad about The Corporal who lost his life. We have an idea why. I pray for his family.
Huh? You put out a public notice of a cop dying while off the job, provide no details, then hide behind “they ask for privacy”????
If you are going to honor their privacy, then don’t publish the story in the newspaper!
If you are going to publish the story, then there needs to be something provided as to the cause of death.
Since it’s so hush-hush, it is assumed to be either a drug-overdose or suicide… unless further details are released.