The Massachusetts State Police have halted full-contact boxing training after the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia. The 25-year-old from Worcester died on September 13, a day after a training exercise at the police academy in New Braintree. Delgado-Garcia was reportedly wearing protective gear when he sustained what relatives told reporters included broken teeth and a neck fracture. An official cause of death has not been released.
Per the state police spokesperson, full-contact boxing is suspended indefinitely. The training exercise that led to Delgado-Garcia's death has prompted a comprehensive review of the academy's defensive tactics program. Colonel John Mawn Jr. has also ordered an investigation by the agency's detective unit. Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. will appoint another agency due to a conflict of interest, as Delgado-Garcia previously worked in his office as a victim witness advocate.
Delgado-Garcia, who joined the training program in April, was a bachelor's degree holder in criminal justice from Westfield State University. Admired for his dedication to community service, he dreamed of making a significant impact as a state trooper. His class is set to graduate on October 9. Delgado-Garcia's funeral service is planned for Saturday. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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