Who Was Kamir Loubarria? NYPD Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Police Academy Workout

Probationary Police Officer Kamir Loubarria collapsed during a workout at the Steven D. McDonald Police Academy in College Point, Queens, at around 12:40 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026. He was taken to Booth Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1 p.m., according to reports from local news outlets. Loubarria was breathing and conscious for a period of time after the collapse, according to a report citing a police source. Paramedics administered CPR as his condition deteriorated. Authorities have not released an official cause of death. The New York City Police Department confirmed Loubarria's death in a post on X on Sept. 7, writing, "Today, Probationary Police Officer Kamir Loubarria tragically passed away. Kamir was committed to a life of service and helping to keep New York City safe. The entire NYPD mourns this devastating loss." Who Was Kamir Loubarria? Loubarria had joined the NYPD in April, according to reports. He was serving as a probationary police officer and was undergoing training at the department's academy in Queens. Further details about Loubarria's personal background and his time with the department had not been publicly released as of Sept. 8. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the hospital after Loubarria's condition deteriorated, according to reports. The circumstances surrounding his collapse remain under review. No official determination has been made linking his death to a particular medical condition or aspect of the training. Police Union Pays Tribute Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry confirmed Loubarria's death and paid tribute to the probationary officer. "Our hearts are heavy following the death of our brother police officer who collapsed during training at the Police Academy today. Although his NYPD career was just beginning, he was already a hero, simply for choosing to raise his right hand and dedicate his life to protecting New Yorkers," Hendry said. The PBA also said on Instagram that Loubarria's fellow officers "will continue to stand by his family to support them in any way we can." The NYPD later shared photographs showing officers lining the route as Loubarria's body was transported from the hospital. Mamdani was present and saluted during the ceremonial send-off, according to reports. Cause of Death Remains Unknown The exact cause of Loubarria's medical emergency has not been determined. The city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is expected to conduct a review. Authorities have not said whether the collapse was related to the physical demands of the workout, an underlying medical condition or another factor. Until the medical examiner's findings are available, the circumstances should not be characterized as heat-related or attributed to any specific medical cause. Previous NYPD Recruit Death During Training The death of Loubarria came after that of Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez in 2024, when he collapsed during training at the NYPD's shooting range at Rodman's Neck in the Bronx. Ordonez, who was 33 years old, lost consciousness around 11.30 a.m. on July 10, 2024, during a training session. He was taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was declared dead. Authorities investigated whether heat may have contributed to Ordonez's death. The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory for the Bronx and other parts of New York City that day. Ordonez was several days away from completing his graduation from the Police Academy when he died; nevertheless, his case is separate from Loubarria's and the NYPD has not made any official statement linking the two deaths. The cause and the circumstances surrounding Loubarria's death are still awaiting further investigation and medical examination, and the findings of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are expected to give more details about what caused his collapse. As of Sept. 8, authorities had not publicly identified an official cause of death.