Fort Worth firefighter dies while off duty

Steven Turpin (Fort Worth Fire Department)

The Fort Worth Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of a veteran firefighter.

Firefighter Steven Turpin passed away unexpectedly Tuesday night while off duty.

The department did not release any other details about his death.

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"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," FWFD said on its Facebook page.

Turpin served the city for more than 24 years.