Funeral Friday For OKC Police Recruit Injured In Training

Friends and family will gather for funeral services Friday for an Oklahoma City police recruit fatally injured during training.

The State Medical Examiner ruled 38-year-old Kelley Chase died from blunt force head trauma. Chase hit his head on a mat during routine training drills. He died Saturday, October 13, from the injury.

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Chase was an Air Force veteran who was going through police academy training to begin a new career as an Oklahoma City police officer.

The funeral is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday at Crossings Community Church.