Officer Lorenzo Morgan, who died Thursday, was one of the department's newest officers. He had completed his field training back in May.
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The Colton Police Department described his passing as a "tragic loss" but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Colleagues on Thursday night helped transport Morgan's body from a medical center in Victorville. Later, a procession of police vehicles accompanied the vehicle carrying the body down the freeway.
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Officer Morgan is survived by his parents, fiancé, son and another son on the way.