A police officer died in Champigny-sur-Marne after a foot chase in which he managed to arrest suspects, colleagues said. The incident happened overnight in the Val-de-Marne town. The officer ran in pursuit of thieves, then succeeded in stopping them, before collapsing shortly after the arrest. After the interpellation, the officer fell suddenly ill and collapsed. Emergency services intervened to try to resuscitate him. Despite the efforts of rescuers, the officer did not survive, and his death was confirmed during the night. A sudden illness is the most likely explanation based on the information available at the time, while the exact circumstances are left for the competent authorities to determine. He was described by colleagues as a devoted, discreet and kind officer who was well regarded within his unit. His death sparked strong emotion among police forces, with messages of support sent to his family, loved ones and colleagues.