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BRADENTON – The Bradenton Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of their own.

In Facebook post Bradenton police announced the unexpected death of Sergeant James Kaull. In the post BPD says Kaull had suffered a back–injury years ago while he was off duty.

Kaull died Saturday morning “due to complications following surgery on his back last week.” Kaull was a 17–year veteran of the force and worked in the Property and Evidence. Our thoughts are with his family.