South Pasadena Officer, 23, Dies During Training Exercise In Azusa

AZUSA (CBS) — A 23-year-old South Pasadena officer has died while training at Burro Canyon Shooting Range.

California Highway Patrol Officer Ming Hsu said the officer, identified as Kevin Sandoval of Covina, was training with officers when he collapsed and struck his head.

County Fire Inspector Matt Levesque says Sandoval was flown to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora, where he was pronounced dead about 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Coroner's officials say that a security hold has been placed on the death investigation. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but authorities confirm it was not firearm related.

Sandoval is survived by his parents and a sister.