The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy that was found dead in a Stevenson Ranch home Sunday has been identified.

Around 12:15 p.m. Sunday, first responders received reports of a medical emergency on the 25100 block of Steinbeck Avenue in Stevenson Ranch, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

LASD officials confirmed a deputy was found deceased in his home, however, it is unknown if the deputy was on duty at the time of his death or what Sheriff’s Station to which he was assigned.

The person found deceased was identified as Jason Dudley Rooney, 50, from Stevenson Ranch, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Following the death of Rooney, a procession was held from Stevenson Ranch to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. 

During the procession, multiple first responders honored the deputy from freeway overpasses. 

The cause of Rooney’s death is unknown as of Monday.

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