A former New York City police sergeant died from an apparent drowning while surfing in Long Island’s frigid waters on Sunday.

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A former New York City police sergeant died from an apparent drowning while surfing in Long Island's frigid waters on Sunday. Jack

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Jack Shapiro, 54, a former NYPD sergeant and avid surfer, died from apparent drowning at Long Island's Gilgo Beach. He was found unresponsive and pronounced dead after arrival at a hospital. The cause of death is under investigation.