New York detective, 48, becomes first officer to die from coronavirus – and third member of NYPD

THE first officer in New York City has died from the coronavirus.

The unidentified 48-year-old NYPD detective passed away on Saturday morning after suffering from the deadly virus, the New York Post reported, citing police sources.

Getty Images - Getty An NYPD police officer pictured wearing a face mask while working on Friday[/caption]

While the detective was the first officer to die, two other members of the NYPD have also succumbed to the virus.

More than 500 members of the NYPD ...