On Monday, January 30, 2023, Livermore Police Department notified our department that they responded to the residence of Fremont Police Detective Matthew Kerner at approximately 2:00 a.m. and found him unresponsive. First responders performed life-saving measures and transported Detective Kerner to a local hospital. Unfortunately, Kerner passed away a short time later at the hospital.
Livermore Police is conducting the investigation. The case has been classified as a death investigation and turned over to the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau. The exact cause of death is unknown at this time. Initial investigation suggests no evidence of trauma or injury. As with any death investigation, an autopsy and toxicology report are performed to determine possible factors.
Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington has notified the District Attorney’s Office regarding Detective Kerner’s passing. Our department has also hired a third-party investigative service to conduct an internal investigation to help determine what led up to his passing.
“We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family. Our department is devasted by the tragic loss of Detective Kerner. We are heartbroken and experiencing a great deal of sadness as a result of losing our colleague,” said Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington.
Private services are being organized by Kerner’s family.
Incident: Passing of Fremont Police Detective
Date/Time: January 30, 2023
Location: City of Livermore
Media Contact: [email protected]; (510) 790-6802
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