Washington Officer Dies of "Medical Complications"

The Walla Walla (WA) Police Department has announced the death of Officer Nicholas “Nick” Henzel due to "medical complications."

Henzel was 35. He had served his country and community since 2000, when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was hired by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 and served as a patrol deputy until 2012, when he joined the Walla Walla Police Department.

He is survived by his wife, Cristal, and two children, the Union-Bulletin reports.