TOPEKA (KSNT) – Agents with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) have launched a death investigation following the recent death of a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper.
Officials with the KHP shared in a recent social media post that Major Brent Hogelin died unexpectedly on Oct. 27. KHP staff said Hogelin was not on duty at the time of his death.
“Major Hogelin dedicated 27 years of service to KHP as a State Trooper. His passing is a tremendous loss to the Patrol and the law enforcement community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who served alongside him during his distinguished career.”
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Major Brent Hogelin. (Photo Courtesy/KHP)
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KBI spokeswoman Melissa Underwood confirmed with 27 News that her agency is conducting a death investigation in Osage County tied to Hogelin’s recent death. She said the investigation thus far has identified no evidence of foul play.
“We conduct a great number of (unattended) death investigations across the state, including for officials and law enforcement officers, to determine the person’s cause and manner of death,” Underwood said in a statement to 27 News.
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