Hood soldier found dead in off-post home

Hood soldier found dead in off-post home
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Oct 15, 2008 7:48:52 EDT

KILLEEN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier was found dead at his off-post apartment after police went to check on him when he did not show up for duty Tuesday, authorities said.

Police said an autopsy will be performed on the 24-year-old soldier, whose name was not immediately released, to determine how he died.

Six other soldiers from various units have died at Fort Hood in separate incidents since late July, including three found in their barracks. One died in a fire that authorities said they were investigating, and one died of a medical condition. Authorities have not released information on how the other four died.

The sprawling Central Texas Army post just outside Killeen is home to about 52,000 troops.


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