Police in Anoka, Minnesota are mourning the loss of one of their officers, who died suddenly on Wednesday.
In a Facebook post, the Anoka Police Department announced that officer Eric Groebner, who had worked with the department since 2013, died suddenly at his home. It is unclear what caused his death.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Officer Eric Groebner’s passing. Officer Groebner died suddenly at his home on September 14, 2022. He has been a member of the Anoka Police Family since 2013. If you ever met Officer Groebner, you would immediately know you had a lifelong friend. He was truly the best of us. A Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Friend and an exceptional Police Officer. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.”
“Today there is a hole in our hearts but we know that we are better for knowing him, better for loving him, better for having met him. May he be as blessed in the next life, as we were in this one by knowing him. May we all strive to be the Police Officer like Officer Groebner. A fair, kind, thoughtful and caring man.“
“Rest in Peace Officer Eric Groebner Badge #29″
