Vermont Business Magazine The Office of Chief Medical Examiner relased its premilnary report on the cause of death for Vermont State Trooper Kyle Young, stating "death was accidental and the result of 'exertional heat stroke' due to 'strenuous physical activity in high environmental temperature.' Governor Shumlin has ordered the Vermont state flag to fly at half staff for three days starting at sunrise on the day of Trooper Young's funeral, which will be Wednesday, September 23 in Brownville, NY (details below).
Governor Peter Shumlin issued the following statement following the death of Trooper Young, who collapsed during a training exercise Thursday, September 17. “Trooper Kyle Young was a dedicated police officer and Vermonter who joined the State Police to make our state a better place. To lose him in service to Vermont is truly tragic. The Vermont State Police are an incredibly tight-knit family, and I know this loss has hit them hard. My thoughts are with Trooper Young’s family and friends and the entire State Police family.”
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington Monday released the preliminary report on the death of Trooper Kyle Young. The preliminary report determined that the manner of death was accidental and the result of “exertional heat stroke” due to “strenuous physical activity in high environmental temperature.” Additional investigation is required before a final report is issued and a complete understanding of the circumstances that led to the death of Trooper Young is determined. Trooper Young was participating in tryouts for the Vermont State Police Tactical Services Unit when the incident occurred.
Commissioner Keith Flynn issued the following statement: “In consultation with the Governor, I have ordered a complete administrative review of the application processes and testing requirements for all Vermont State Police Special Purpose Teams while we await the final report and a complete understanding of what happened. Our thoughts continue to be with Trooper Young and his family.”
In a statement, the Vermont State Police said it continues to support Trooper Young’s family. The calling hours for Trooper Young are Tuesday, September 22nd from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Cummings Funeral Home in Watertown, NY. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:00pm at the Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville, NY. The family has requested that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
The Vermont State Police released the following statement Friday:
Trooper Kyle Young
It is with a heavy heart that the Vermont State Police announce the untimely passing of Trooper Kyle Young (28) of Monkton Vermont, originally from Watertown, NY. Trooper Young is survived by his children, a loving partner, and parents and family in Watertown, NY.
Yesterday at approximately 2pm, Trooper Young suffered a medical event that caused him to collapse during training at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho. Trooper Young was subsequently rushed to the UVM Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 3pm. Upon learning of the incident, Vermont State Police Director Colonel Matthew Birmingham and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn immediately rushed to the hospital. Upon learning of Trooper Young’s passing, they began the process of notifications to family, and to fellow Vermont State Police troopers across the state.
In speaking about the tragedy, Colonel Birmingham promised his support for all.
“The Vermont State Police express their deepest sympathies to the family of Kyle, his children, his partner, and the troopers who served closely with him. Now and in the coming days, I will focus solely on supporting Kyle’s family, and our Vermont State Police family, as we struggle to come to grips with this tragic loss of a father, son, and brother trooper.”
Trooper Young began his career with the Vermont State Police on January 13th, 2014. He is assigned to the New Haven barracks in Middlebury. Many of his fellow troopers from New Haven and around the state made the trip to the hospital yesterday in support of Kyle and his family.
Commissioner Keith Flynn also expressed his condolences. “A tragedy such as this is difficult to fathom, and I stand with Kyle’s family as they come to grips with his loss. I also strongly support Kyle’s second family, the Vermont State Police. In times of tragedy, this organization of professionals pulls together to support each other. Kyle will forever be a part of that family, one of the best law enforcement organizations in the country.”
Arrangements are under way to return Kyle to his family in Watertown, NY. His Vermont State Police family stand with Kyle, and his loved ones, as they move forward. We remember Kyle as a caring and dedicated father and partner, and honorable Vermont State Trooper, who cared greatly for his family and community.