The Police Department on Monday would not answer questions about the death of a 40-year-old rookie injured during training .
John Kohn collided with another recruit during defensive tactics training on Dec. 9 at the police training center. He died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday morning.
Police would not answer questions about whether Kohn's physical exam for rookie school showed any medical problems or what might have caused his death. Police have said Kohn collided with another recruit but have released no details.
A spokeswoman for the Norfolk medical examiner's office said Kohn's body was examined there, but his family asked that information not be released.
Mark Henze, a family friend who was a "big brother" to Kohn in the Denver area through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, said in an e-mail that Kohn was an accomplished drummer who could play every song by The Who . As a youth, Kohn enjoyed playing at talent shows with friends, Henze said.
Kohn came to Hampton Roads after joining the military, Henze said. His wife is pregnant with their first child, he said.
