New Orleans Police Officer Collapses On Bourbon Street, Dies

43-year-old Officer Bryan Bordes was feeling sick last night while on patrol on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Officer Bryan Bordes suddenly collapsed on the street, and died on his way to the hospital.

Nola.com reports this happened just before 4a.m.

Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said that Bordes, who was an 18-year veteran of the force, told his partner his stomach hurt. Bordes quickly became more sick and appeared to be having a seizure as he collapsed on the street.

From Nola.com -

The moment I saw him, he had a smile, he would come shake my hand. He always had something funny to say about himself and the other officers. Just a great guy to be around. He's a tremendous asset to the New Orleans Police Department, and he will truly be missed.

Officer Bordes had no know medical conditions.