NYPD officer dies in medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in Iran war

NYPD Officer Dies During Medical Incident in Kuwait Amid Iran Conflict

New York City police officials confirmed that an NYPD officer has passed away following a medical event while serving in Kuwait as part of the U.S. military’s involvement in the Iran war. The incident occurred at Camp Buehring, where Sorffly Davius succumbed to his condition on Friday, according to state authorities.

Davius, a decorated veteran of the Army National Guard, had previously served with the 42nd Infantry Division and achieved the rank of major. He joined the NYPD in 2014 and was assigned to the 79th Precinct. The department expressed its condolences, stating that it would keep his family in its thoughts and prayers.

“His life is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our National Guard members, who balance their roles as citizens, first responders, and soldiers,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul, highlighting Davius’s dedication as a “true Citizen Soldier” and a devoted husband and father.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch also honored Davius in a statement, noting that his career was “defined by service — to his country and to New York City.” Hochul further emphasized Davius’s role in Joint Task Force Empire Shield, a unit tasked with safeguarding New York’s key locations from potential threats.

NBC News has sought comments from the National Guard and U.S. Central Command regarding the incident. To date, seven U.S. service members have been killed in the joint operation against Iran, with six of them losing their lives in Kuwait. A seventh officer died Saturday evening after injuries from a March 1 attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, as reported by U.S. Central Command.

Marlene Lenthang, a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital, covered the developments. The death underscores the risks faced by personnel deployed abroad during the ongoing conflict.