A Fort Lauderdale police officer has died from COVID-19, the department announced Saturday.
Officer Jennifer Sepot had experienced complications related to the virus, the department said in a statement. Further details were not available.
Sepot joined the Fort Lauderdale Police Department in April 2017 and was assigned to its Road Patrol Division.
She is survived by her husband and 3-year-old daughter.
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“We are asking everyone to keep the Sepot family and the Fort Lauderdale Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” said Sgt. DeAnna Greenlaw.
