SEMINOLE, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a Florida deputy who died after contracting COVID-19.
Sgt. James LaRue, 48, worked for the Department of Corrections with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. He died Saturday, Nov. 21, from complications from the virus, the agency said in a statement.
The Tampa Bay area law enforcement agency posted a few pictures Tuesday to Facebook, saying its motor unit paid their respects to the fallen deputy.
LaRue was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1996 before spending a career with the sheriff's office.
"Rest In Peace, Sergeant," the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wrote.
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