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The man found dead in Rocklin was an off-duty Sacramento police officer

A man found dead in Rocklin Thursday morning was an off-duty Sacramento police officer, the department said. Sacramento police identified the officer as 30-year-old Daniel Bartlett, who leaves behind a wife and young child. He had been with the department for more than four years and was assigned to the Southern Patrol. “Daniel was a kind person, friend and public servant who embodied the values ​​of this organization,” Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said in a news release. “His death was unexpected and an extremely tragic loss for our department, community and family. My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to the Bartlett family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.” Rocklin Police Department officers found a lifeless man, later identified as Bartlett, on the road between University Avenue and Larkspur Drive sometime after 6 a.m Sacramento police said. Rocklin police said they believe Bartlett died of natural causes and do not suspect foul play Download our app.

A man found dead in Rocklin Thursday morning was an off-duty Sacramento police officer, the department said.

Sacramento police identified the officer as 30-year-old Daniel Bartlett, who left behind a woman and small child. He had been with the department for more than four years and was assigned to the Southern Patrol.

“Daniel was a kind person, friend and public servant who embodied the values ​​of this organization,” Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said in a news release. “His death was unexpected and an extremely tragic loss for our department, community and family. My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to the Bartlett family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

Rocklin Police Department officers found a lifeless man, later identified as Bartlett, lying on the road between University Avenue and Larkspur Drive sometime after 6 a.m., Sacramento police said.

Rocklin police said they believe Bartlett died of natural causes and do not suspect foul play.

No further details were released.

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