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39-year-old Harris County deputy dies from COVID-19 complications after long hospital stay, HCSO says

Deputy Jushua Sieman is HCSO’s seventh line of duty death due to COVID-19.

39-year-old Harris County deputy dies from COVID-19 complications after long hospital stay, HCSO says (HCSO)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Harris County deputy died early Thursday of COVID-19 complications, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputy Joshua Sieman, 39, had been hospitalized for more than a month after contracting COVID-19. Deputy Sieman is survived by his wife and son.

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“Our deepest condolences go out to Deputy Sieman’s entire family, colleagues, and friends in this most difficult time,” Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez wrote in a post on social media.

Deputy Sieman had served with the Sheriff’s Office since 2016. He was assigned to the evening shift in Patrol District 5 in northwest Harris County, where he served as a member of the Crime Reduction Unit, HCSO said.

Funeral arrangements for Deputy Sieman are pending, HCSO said.

Sieman is HCSO’s seventh line of duty death due to COVID-19. The others are:


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