Off-Duty Massachusetts Officer Dies Unexpectedly

An off-duty officer with the Beverly (MA) Police Department unexpectedly died in his home on Saturday, the agency announced on Monday.

According to the Salem News , a department spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances in the death, and the agency will release further details when the family has had the opportunity to notify out-of-state family members.

Chief John LeLacheur said in a statement that the agency is grateful for "the outpouring of support from those in the community who heard about our loss."