Kuwait City – The New York City Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Sorffly Davius, a 12-year veteran of the force, who died Friday while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. The death of the 42nd Infantry Division major underscores the growing risks faced by U.S. Personnel as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.
Officer Davius, assigned to the 79th Precinct in Brooklyn, suffered an unspecified medical episode while stationed in Kuwait, according to an NYPD announcement. His passing marks a somber moment for the department and highlights the dual commitment to service demonstrated by Davius, who similarly served as a Major in the U.S. Army National Guard. The incident occurred at Camp Buehring in Kuwait’s northwest desert region, according to the New York Post.
“His career was defined by service — to his country and to New York City,” stated a joint statement released Saturday by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Our thoughts are with Officer Davius and his entire family as they mourn his loss. May his memory be a blessing.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul echoed the sentiment, expressing her devastation at the loss of “a true Citizen Soldier, devoted husband, and father.” Hochul stated she had personally conveyed her condolences to Davius’s wife and extended her thoughts to his loved ones. “Major Davius was the ‘Citizen Soldier’ in every sense,” she said in a statement.
The NYPD announced Davius’s death on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a photograph of the fallen officer.
The NYPD mourns the loss of Police Officer Sorffly Davius, who passed away yesterday as a result of a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury.Officer Davius served in the 42nd Infantry Division in the U.S. Army National Guard and rose to the…
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) March 8, 2026
Davius joined the NYPD in 2014 and quickly became a valued member of the 79th Precinct in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Prior to his deployment, he also served with Joint Task Force Empire Shield, a National Guard unit responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure in New York. He rose through the ranks of the 42nd Infantry Division, demonstrating a commitment to both local law enforcement and national defense.
His death comes as Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. Military effort aimed at dismantling Iran’s regime and crippling its military capabilities, continues. The operation, which began with aerial bombings on February 28, is being conducted in parallel with Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion. The escalating tensions in the region have already resulted in the loss of at least six U.S. Service members in the past week, according to reports.
The remains of those fallen service members were returned to Dover Air Force Base on Saturday, where a dignified transfer ceremony was attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, among other officials.
The circumstances surrounding Officer Davius’s medical episode remain unspecified at this time. Further details are expected to be released as they become available. The NYPD and the U.S. Army National Guard are cooperating on an investigation into the incident.
As the U.S. Continues its military operations in the Middle East, the loss of Officer Davius serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve. The focus now shifts to supporting Davius’s family and continuing to monitor the evolving situation in the region.
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