Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misspelled Officer Paul Lazinsky's name.

An El Mirage police officer died Tuesday during a foot pursuit. Officials believe he suffered from a medical issue.

Police say Officer Paul Lazinsky, 58, had an undisclosed medical event Tuesday morning while running after a juvenile suspect wanted on an arrest warrant.

Lazinsky received medical treatment on scene and was taken to the hospital, where he died.

The suspect was apprehended, officials said.

Police chief Terry McDonald called the incident "absolutely tragic" and said it was unclear whether the juvenile, who he described as "troubled," would face additional charges in light of Lazinsky's death during the pursuit.

Lazinsky had served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, followed by 17 years as a law-enforcement officer, McDonald said.

Police said Lazinsky was 10 months away from retiring.

Yellow police tape marked off the area where it happened, near U.S. 60 and Acoma Drive in El Mirage.

McDonald said the El Mirage Police Department is a small, close-knit agency where everyone knows each other, and that Lazinsky may be the first El Mirage officer to die while on duty.

"The impact this is going to have on this organization for the very near future is just going to be absolutely monumental," McDonald said.

McDonald said Lazinsky was known within the department and community for his willingness to help anyone who needed him.

"I've received so many compliments from the citizens about Paul's extra effort and what he would do to help a citizen in a time of need," McDonald said. "He was a go-to guy, he was the go-to guy in our organization and he was that person out on the street that if you had a problem, people felt comfortable (approaching him)."

McDonald said many police departments around the Valley have alrady extended their condolences to El Mirage police and that several sent officers to El Mirage to assist with covering shifts in the wake of Lazinsky's death.

"They've extended the hand of friendship and assistance and we're going to be taking advantage of that," McDonald said.

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