Ohio Deputy Dies After Medical Emergency at Police Academy

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey announced that Deputy Marcus Zeigler died after experiencing a medical emergency while "participating in police academy activities."

May 31, 2023

Deputy Marcus Zeigler of the Hamilton County (OH) Sheriff's Office died Friday after experiencing a medical emergency at the police academy.Deputy Marcus Zeigler of the Hamilton County (OH) Sheriff's Office died Friday after experiencing a medical emergency at the police academy.Hamilton County SO

A Hamilton County, OH, sheriff's deputy died Friday after suffering a medical event at a police academy.

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey announced that Deputy Marcus Zeigler died after experiencing a medical emergency while "participating in police academy activities."

Zeigler had been with the sheriff's office for 9 months and he was enrolled at Great Oaks' Peace Officer Academy. He is survived by his wife and children, WCPO reports.


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