TOMS RIVER – A fundraiser was created to help the family of a former police officer who passed away after battling a severe illness.
Ingrid Rivera-Zuniga recently had tonsil surgery and was fighting a tough recovery. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, she was in the hospital with meningitis and suffered two strokes.
“Ingrid was facing severe illness with her family and friends by her side,” the fundraiser states. “She unfortunately did not make it through this difficult time.”
Ingrid was sworn in as a Class I Officer to the Toms River Police Department in January 2022. She’s a graduate of Toms River High School East, and attended Georgian Court University participating in Women’s Track and Field.
They are currently asking for donations to help with medical expenses, funeral arrangements, and other expenses. You can make a donation by visiting: gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ingrid-riverazuniga-your-support-matters.
At this time, funeral arrangements have not been scheduled.
