NJ Trooper Marcellus Bethea dies while training for TEAMS unit NBC10 Philadelphia [Video]

A New Jersey State Trooper died during training, state police and Gov. Phil Murphy announced Sunday night.

Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea served with the New Jersey State Police for over eight years and was a member of the 156th State Police Class.

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Trooper Bethea died during training at the New Jersey State Police headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County. He was training for the TEAMS Unit, officials said.

“His commitment and passion for serving the citizens of New Jersey exemplified Honor, Duty, and Fidelity,” state police said in a news release. “Please keep Trooper Bethea and his family in your prayers.”

The TEAMS unit is “a full time emergency response unit prepared to handle extra ordinary police emergencies,” according to the New Jersey State Police website. “Members are selected based on written resume, physical agility test, background investigation, oral interview, and the successful completion of the physically and mentally demanding underwater recovery course.”

“This …