QUEENS, NY — A NYPD recruit collapsed and died as he was training at the Police Academy in Queens on Monday.
The NYPD confirmed the death of Probationary police officer Kamir Loubarria in a post on X.
“Kamir was committed to a life of service and helping to keep New York City safe. The entire NYPD mourns this devastating loss.”
Today, Probationary Police Officer Kamir Loubarria tragically passed away.
Kamir was committed to a life of service and helping to keep New York City safe.
The entire NYPD mourns this devastating loss. pic.twitter.com/hedZTlDJ71— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 7, 2026
The incident happened around 12:40 p.m. at the Stephen D. McDonald Police Academy in College Point.
The city’s medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
Additional details have not been released.