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VIDEO: Funeral procession for Shelley officer who suffered fatal heart attack while on duty

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IDAHO FALLS — Dozens of law enforcement officers from all over the state took part in a funeral procession for a Shelley officer who died while on duty last week.

A funeral service was held for Sgt. Kent Swanson on Wednesday. After the service, police and other government agencies from around Idaho and surrounding states participated in the event, according to a relative’s Facebook post.

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Swanson, a K-9 officer, was one of eight officers in the Shelley police force. He collapsed while investigating a disturbance call on May 21. Officials say it was the result of a massive heart attack.

Another officer on scene began CPR immediately, which continued until paramedics arrived. He was taken to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

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The procession began after 1 p.m. and went from South Boulevard at 21st Street through Sunnyside Road. It went through Idaho Falls and then to Fielding Memorial Cemetery for the burial service.

Read Swanson’s obituary here.

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