Hero Down: NYPD Sgt. Ryan Kenny Suffers Fatal Heart Attack In Department Locker Room

UPDATE: Investigators determined Sgt. Kenny died from a fentanyl overdose, a high-ranking NYPD source told the New York Post.

Bronx, NY – New York Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Ryan Kenny died in the line of duty after suffering a medical emergency inside the police station locker room early Saturday morning.

Sgt. Kenny, 41, was in the NYPD 50th Precinct station house’s third-floor locker room when he suddenly collapsed, the New York Post reported.

He was found unconscious and unresponsive at approximately 12:20 a.m., sources told the paper.

Sgt. Kenny was rushed to Allen Pavilion Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the New York Post reported.

NYPD Chief of Detective Rodney Harrison confirmed the sergeant’s unexpected death in a tweet on Saturday night.

Sgt. Kenny is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack, Chief Harrison said.

He served the NYPD for 19 years, according to a fundraising page established to help his family in the wake of their loss.

Donors have contributed over $16,000 to the fund so far.

“He worked tirelessly for his cops, always making sure they were well taken care of and prepared for the tasks ahead of them,” the page read. “He was a man known for his humorous character that left all who encountered him with endless stories of the man he was.”

Sgt. Kenny leaves behind his wife, Laura, and his 11-year-old triplets, Alice, Liam, and Charlie.

He will be laid to rest on Thursday, according to his obituary.

Our deepest condolences. NYPD 50 Precinct's Sergeant Ryan Kenny has passed away while on Duty from a medical episode. Arrangements to follow. pic.twitter.com/Aw5lzLlXaa

— SBA (@SBANYPD) August 15, 2021

Our condolences go out to @NYPD50Pct Sergeant Ryan Kenny’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. 🙏🏽🖤💙🖤#NeverForget #FidelisAdMortem pic.twitter.com/8Sp3xsMtvY

— NYDominican Officers (@NYDO_1993) August 17, 2021

Rest In Peace: Sgt. Ryan Kenny. New York Police Department, New York. End of Watch Saturday, August 14, 2021. @NYPDnews @PoliceOne @ODMP #BlueLivesMatter #officerdown pic.twitter.com/sxwr8noWoJ

— R Cook (@retiredNCSHP) August 15, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of New York Police Department Sergeant Ryan Kenny, both blood and blue. Thank you for your service.

Rest easy, hero. We’ll hold the line from here.