St. John Police Detective Aaron Amptmeyer Dies After Medical Emergency During Hockey

Detective Aaron Amptmeyer of the St. John Police Department in Northwest Indiana died suddenly after suffering a medical emergency while playing hockey at the Midwest Training and Ice Center. Despite bystanders performing CPR and the efforts of first responders, Amptmeyer was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. He began his law enforcement career in 2005 with the Gary Police Department, later served in Dyer, and joined St. John in 2018, eventually becoming the commander of the Northwest Regional SWAT Team. Known as a highly decorated officer and devoted father, Amptmeyer was praised for his life-saving actions and his dedication to mentoring younger officers. Tributes have poured in from colleagues, friends, and family who remember him as a passionate athlete, a community hero, and a loving father who cherished his daughter above all else. The St. John Police Department extended their deepest sympathies, emphasizing that his memory will endure.