A New Jersey State Trooper, Marcellus Bethea, aged 32, tragically died during a training session at the New Jersey State Police Headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County. The incident occurred on Sunday while he was training to join the TEAMS Unit, an elite full-time emergency response team. Governor Phil Murphy and various officials confirmed the death, which is currently under investigation. Tributes from local representatives highlighted Bethea's dedication to service and his efforts to continually improve himself to better serve the community.
“From his time at Burlington Regional High School, New Jersey State Trooper Marcellus Bethea always had a heart for service. May he be remembered for his courage and selfless dedication to his community. My heart is with his family and fellow troopers as we mourn his loss.” -AK https://t.co/q8rzFehv78
I'm terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Trooper Marcellus Bethea in Ewing on Sunday. Those who knew Trooper Bethea best said he was always seeking to better himself in order to better serve the residents of New Jersey. He and his family are in my prayers tonight. https://t.co/JP2eECzYCz
I'm terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Trooper Marcellus Bethea in Ewing on Sunday. Those who knew Trooper Bethea best said he was always seeking to better himself in order to better serve the residents of New Jersey. He and his families are in my prayers tonight. https://t.co/JP2eECzYCz
The New Jersey State Police trooper who died was training to join an elite unit, officials said. https://t.co/vm40Aih9FL
New Jersey state trooper dies during TEAMS unit training: officials Marcellus Bethea, 32, was training at New Jersey State Police headquarters in Ewing, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. https://t.co/9hXrTjiPpw
A New Jersey State Trooper has died while training to be a part of a TEAMS Unit, a full-time emergency response team, officials announced Sunday night. https://t.co/gebddC30Ln
New Jersey State Police trooper dies at headquarters during training for elite unit https://t.co/JPeB1lxAmE
A New Jersey state trooper died during training for an elite emergency response unit, NJSP said. https://t.co/jmUzeRiKwE
New Jersey state trooper dies during training at headquarters, investigation underway https://t.co/y0HPj908Fg
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A New Jersey State Trooper has died while training to be a part of a TEAMS Unit, a full-time emergency response team, officials announce Sunday night. https://t.co/ghGoRNsLv3
A New Jersey State Trooper died Sunday while training at state police headquarters, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a release. https://t.co/lWopv8tysx
BREAKING: A New Jersey State Trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP Headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a release. https://t.co/vm40Aih9FL
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New Jersey State Police trooper dies during training, authorities announce https://t.co/sPj63bdkfM