Justin Rivera, 29, fell at around 9:30 a.m. local time in what officials believe was an accident following a preliminary investigation "It's sad that this happened to him.

Hudson County Sheriff's Officer Justin Rivera, 29, died after he fell from the ninth-floor window of a courthouse. The circumstances leading up to his death are still being investigated.

Witness Steve Roosen said he was nearby when the officer — who has since been identified as 29-year-old Justin Rivera — plunged to his death just after 9:20 a.m. Advertisement.

The circumstances Officer Justin Rivera’s fall appeared to be accidental, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s office said. Officer falls to death from 9th floor window.

Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer Justin Rivera, 29, died after falling from a ninth-floor window of the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City on Friday morning.

A New Jersey sheriff's officer died after falling from a ninth-floor window of an administrative building in Jersey City on May 30; Justin Rivera, 29, fell at around 9:30 a.m. local time in what ...

“Justin Rivera was a great young officer who exemplified the highest ideals of integrity, compassion and professionalism. He is lost to us all but he will never be forgotten,” said Schillari in a ...