By NBC News staff NYPD Artur Kasrpzak, a six-year NYPD veteran, died Monday night while helping family members to safety inside his flooded Staten Island home, according to police. Friends, family and colleagues are mourning an off-duty New York City police officer who died while helping seven family members to safety inside his flood-ravaged home on Staten Island during superstorm Sandy. Officer Artur Kasprzak, 28, died Monday night in the basement of his flooded home. In a statement, the NYPD gave the following account:
Kasrpzak, a six-year NYPD veteran, was assigned to the 1st Precinct in Manhattan. "We offer condolences and prayers for Police Officer Kasprzak's family and all those who are suffering losses as a result of the storm, and extended deep appreciation for those working selflessly to help others," the NYPD said. "They and Artur will never be forgotten." "He was a brave guy," a friend, Tommy Krol, 29, told the New York Daily News. "He loved being a cop. He loved his job." At least 26 Sandy-related deaths have been reported in New York City as of Wednesday, according to NBCNewYork.com. Share your photos with us More Sandy coverage from NBCNews.com:
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10/31/2012
NYPD officer dies saving family from Sandy
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