Two years since Vanderburgh County deputy's death
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Sunday marked two years since the death of Vanderburgh County deputy Asson Hacker.
Hacker died after falling ill during a training exercise. The Vanderburgh County Coroner listed Hacker's cause of death as 'exertional sickling' due to sickle cell trait.
His family has since filed a lawsuit claiming a hazing incident during training known as 'The Big Fight' led to his death.
Hacker joined the sheriff's office in 2022. He was 33 years old and is survived by his wife and three young children.
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