San Joaquin County sergeant dies after on-duty medical emergency, sheriff says

A sergeant with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, the department says.

Sergeant Jason Whelen was identified by the sheriff’s office as the deputy who died.

The incident happened Tuesday while Whelen was on duty. Extensive life-saving efforts were attempted by fellow deputies and medics, but the sheriff’s office says Whelen was pronounced dead…

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