The Atlantic City police force is mourning the death of a 29-year-old officer.

Officer Richard Link served with the department's Riot Investigative Team.

The department says Link, of Brigantine, was found dead in his car in Galloway Saturday night.

The cause of death has not been announced at this time.

A statement from Chief Henry White said in part, "Officer Richard Link was a young, bright, rising star in our department. He was a hard worker and dedicated to the residents and visitors of Atlantic City."