The rookie San Jose police officer and former San Jose State football star passed from 'fentanyl toxicity,' Santa Clara County Medical Examiner confirmed to ABC7 News.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- DeJon Packer, a rookie San Jose police officer and former San Jose State football star who died at his Milpitas home last month passed due to"fentanyl toxicity," Santa Clara County Medical Examiner confirmed to ABC7 News.San Jose police chief says the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation by Milpitas Police."Any allegation of illegal drug use by a San Jose Police Officer is concerning.
Milpitas police tell ABC7 News that Packer was off-duty when he was found dead in his home Sunday afternoon.San Jose man arrested in double stabbing that killed his father, injured mother, police say "It's a difficult day here at the police department today for a lot of us," SJPD Sgt. Christian Camarillo said.
"Everybody is heartbroken for Pack, for his family and for our football family here because he had a tremendous impact on everyone he met," SJSU Football head coach Brent Brennan said.
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