Pentagon identifies Major Sorffly Davius after he died from medical episode while in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury

An NYPD police officer has died during a health-related episode in Kuwait while he was serving in the National Guard during Operation Epic Fury. The death was not combat related.

The NYPD said in a statement on Saturday evening, "The NYPD mourns the loss of Police Officer Sorffly Davius, who passed away yesterday as a result of a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. Officer Davius served in the 42nd Infantry Division in the U.S. Army National Guard and rose to the rank of Major. In 2014, he began his service with the NYPD where he was assigned to the 79th Precinct. Today, and always, we keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. May we never forget Officer Davius’ sacrifice and may his memory be a blessing."

The Department of War said in a statement, "Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, of Cambria Heights, Queens, N.Y., died on March 6, 2026, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident. The Soldier was assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, N.Y. The incident is under investigation."

Davius, a husband and father, before going to the Middle East, was an officer at Brooklyn's 79th Precinct in Bed-Stuy. He also served in Joint Task Force Empire Shield, which is a National Guard unit that protects high-profile targets in NYC.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, “Major Davius was the ‘Citizen Soldier’ in every sense. A dedicated NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran, he spent his career protecting others. His life is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our National Guard members, who balance their roles as citizens, first responders, and soldiers."

“I personally conveyed my deepest condolences to his wife and will keep his family, colleagues, and all who knew him in my thoughts. We continue to pray for the safety of every service member and first responder protecting us at home and abroad," Hochul added.

Details surrounding the medical episode that Davius experienced were not immediately released to the public. There have been six other American deaths in the conflict against Iran, which have been combat-related. Six Army Reserve soldiers were killed when an Iranian drone hit a US base in Kuwait.