The Milwaukee Police Department announced that an 18-year veteran of the force has passed away.
Mark Lentz died of undisclosed health issues, based on the following news release the MPD shared:
Chief Alfonso Morales is saddened to announce the tragic loss of Officer Mark Lentz who died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, due to health related issues. Officer Lentz was a current member of the Milwaukee Police Department and proudly served the residents of the City of Milwaukee for 18 years. At this time funeral arrangements have not yet been made. The Milwaukee Police Department sends prayers and condolences to the Lentz family during this difficult time.
According to TODAY’S TMJ4, a vehicle struck Lentz while he was tying to make a traffic stop on August 3.