CPD recruit dies after suffering medical emergency during agility test

A Cleveland Police recruit died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency, according to the Cleveland Division of Police.

On Friday, Cortez Smith of the Cleveland Police Academy Class #158 experienced a sudden medical emergency during the final physical agility test, police said.

Staff responded immediately and provided aid before Smith was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. Upon arrival at the hospital, Smith’s condition worsened, and he became unresponsive…

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