Major William Podgorski, (49) one of many lead investigators of the occasions at Sandy Hook School in Connecticut, has died instantly of undisclosed causes.
Sometime after surgical procedure on Friday, Podgorski was transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital from one other hospital, Grant stated. He died there Monday morning surrounded by his household.
The Farmington resident is survived by his spouse and three youngsters. Aged 11, 12 and 14.
Podgorski led the Western District, which incorporates Troop A in Southbury, Troop B in Canaan, Troop G in Bridgeport and Troop L in Bantam.
“Speaking on behalf of all the troopers in Litchfield, we’re all devastated,” stated Lt. Stavros Mellekas, the Troop L commander. “He was a great guy, nice guy, family man. All the guys are really upset.”