Fallen NYPD Recruit Honored at Graduation Ceremony

Edgar Ordonez, who died during training in extreme heat, was remembered by family and officials at Madison Square Garden.

Edgar Ordonez collapsed and died during a training drill in the Bronx on July 10.
The 33-year-old recruit was honored at what would have been his graduation from the police academy.
Officials believe extreme heat played a role in Ordonez's death, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to Ordonez during the ceremony.
Over 600 new officers graduated from the academy, joining the NYPD's ranks.