A 14-year-veteran officer of the Boynton Beach (FL) Police Department, known for his infectious smile and kindhearted nature, died suddenly while out for a run, police announced Tuesday.
In a Facebook posting, Police Chief Jeffrey Katz said officer Joe Crowder died during his run Monday night. Police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater told the Sun-Sentinel Crowder had a medical episode, but details were not immediately available.