Police Officer Siegfred Mortera suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his department's SWAT training at Eagles Field.
He was leading a run of other SWAT team members when he suddenly collapsed at approximately 9:00 am. Another officer performed CPR until medics arrived at the location. He transported to Naval Hospital Guam where he remained unresponsive before passing away three days later.
Officer Mortera had served with the Guam Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and three grandchildren.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Fred E. Bordallo, Jr.
Guam Police Department
13-16A Mariner Avenue
Tiyan, GU 96913
Phone: (671) 475-8508