Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. Don't Threaten. The Herald asked questions of officials at Fort Hoods Public Affairs Office and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Wednesday but as of deadline Friday had not received responses. Some of those new policies and procedures now better instruct leaders on how to respond when soldiers are reported missing or are found dead stateside. Distributed byTribune Content Agency, LLC. Cpl. Jennifer Sewell, who is assigned to the 3d Cavalry Regiment, returned to Texas on Tuesday after her family told Army officials over the weekend that she was safe. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, More than two dozen Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including multiple homicides and suicides. He said, We want to do an emergency MRI on Joey, and I said, Why? They said hes unconscious and he cant give consent himself. Its heartbreaking and frustrating for all of us.. Aaron Robinson. She said, They overmedicated him. He went in for an eye infection on base, they gave him four medications that are not on his record anymore. He loved the boundaries, the guidance. The family of Spec. Threats of harming another If they werent hiding anything, why wouldnt I already have something? If it wasnt suicide, and he didnt die of natural causes, or a flood, or a tornado, or a fall, then its a homicide whether intentional or not. Vanessa Guillen, who authorities believe was killed on the post by a fellow soldier, Spc. Jessica Mitchell, 30, Pfc. Spc. As many as 28 Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides, suicides and other accidents. Nakealon Keunte Mosley, a Fort Hood soldier, poses with a rifle in a photo posted to his Facebook page. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Maj. Gen. Gene LeBoeuf, Forces Command chief of staff, told reporters Friday that the soldier who harassed her is among those disciplined. In response to the latest investigation, the Guilln family and Khawam also issued a statement saying there are many inconsistencies in the report. 10/13/2021 A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. The U.S. Army identified a soldier found dead behind his company barracks at Fort Hood last week as 26-year-old Spc. Guilln's death triggered a social media movement of former and current military service people speaking out about sexual assault and harassment on the base. The affidavit for arrest states that as the officers were on their way to the scene, they were advised that a gunshot victim was transported by private vehicle to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and was subsequently being airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, where she died Thursday night. 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The death is under investigation. Be Nice. You have permission to edit this article. accounts, the history behind an article. He pulled the car alongside the Dodge and fired shots inside at about 1:54 a.m. on Elms Road just east of Fort Hood Street, according to the court document. Associated Press writer Acacia Coronado contributed to this report. News of the deceased service member comes as the military installation is grappling with dozens of deaths and disappearances involving a number of service members assigned to the base in recent years, which is located just outside Killeen, Texas. His mother said she finds it hard to believe her healthy 32-year-old son died unexpectedly in his sleep. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. appreciated. Martinez and Mosley ran into each other Sept. 4 while out with friends at a nightclub, and a fight led to Mosley following Martinez after she left the club and shooting her in the head, according to a court affidavit for Mosleys arrest. She died Thursday, officials said. The exact cause of Hockin's death remains unclear . Efflandt was serving as acting base commander during the time of Guillns death. Guillns death triggered a social media movement of former and current military service people speaking out about sexual assault and harassment on the base. Maj. Bradley Knapp, the former commander and command sergeant major of 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Spc . Lupe and Mayra Guilln told the AP that they were disappointed to see that some of the people responsible would only receive reprimands and would have the chance to defend themselves against the actions. Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, speaks with the press outside of an entrance to the Fort Hood military base following a shooting that occurred inside on April 2, 2014 in Fort Hood, TX. They said, We know he didnt just die. Fox News did not make clear if Galligan had, in fact, tried to forward the letter to the Taliban. News. There was a problem saving your notification. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Players Championship showcases strong field despite defending champ being banned. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. The Army said Friday, April 30, 2021, that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc . "The entire Saber family is devastated by the loss of our true teammate and friend Specialist Maxwell Hockin," Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan, commander, 91st Engineer Battalion said in a statement provided by the Army. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The official autopsy found that he died of a "mixed drug intoxication," which Taylor blames on the nine medications she said Lenz had been simultaneously prescribed by the Army. Maxwell Hockin, 26, was discovered unresponsive on Oct. 9, officials said in a statement, but it wasn't yet clear what led to his death, KTRK-TV in Houston reported. The report concluded that Guillns leaders failed to take appropriate action when she was sexually harassed by a supervisor, who created an intimidating, hostile environment. It said. Instead, it said Robinson sexually harassed another soldier. Its not my wheelhouse, but I just did it.. There was a problem saving your notification. Sgt. Low 53F. Sign up to receive a daily email of today's top military news stories from Stars and Stripes and top news outlets Guillen, 20, had been stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, when she went missing in April 2020. Martinez was struck in the head with a bullet and driven to Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights, according to the court document. Last week, base officials unveiled the People First Center, which will provide resources to soldiers who are victims of sexual assault or are thinking about suicide. 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At the end of the day, nothing is going to bring her youngest son back, but Taylor said she is owed answers. Joey Lenz, is grieving th. Maxwell Hockin, 26, died Saturday, Oct. 9 near his. He will truly be missed. A soldier assigned to the military installation was found dead near a barracks over the weekend. Police did not say where Martinez was sitting in the vehicle or who drove her to the hospital. This contributed to an inability to inform and educate the public in a timely manner, and maintain transparency with the Guilln family, the report said, adding that it caused the family, the community and the nation to lose trust with Fort Hood. AUSTIN, Texas An Army soldier who shot and killed an armed protester after driving into a crowd demonstrating against police violence in the . Cecily Ann Aguilar, who was arrested last year by Texas Rangers in connection with the disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, is facing an 11-count indictment for her alleged role in . She also earned the National Defense Service medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service medal, an Army Good Conduct medal and a second Army Commendation medal. There are other people, she said. Her death has sparked a national outrage, congressional hearings and legislation that aims to stop sexual harassment and. Associated Press writer Acacia Coronado contributed to this report. Its bad. (US Army) The US army has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old soldier was found dead behind his barracks at a Texas military base. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. And it did not find a motive in the killing. BACKGROUND: Family. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The Bell County District Attorneys Office began reviewing the possibility of enhanced charges in the wake of Martinezs death, according to police. He was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion at Fort Hood since July 2017. Cecily Ann Aguilar, who was arrested last year by Texas Rangers in connection with the disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, is facing an 11-count indictment for her alleged role in concealing Guillens death. Police said they identified Mosley as a suspect the following day and interviewed him at the Killen Police Department. Hasans attorney, retired Army Col. John Galligan, gave a copy of the letter to Fox News insisting that the wording does not come as any surprise and instead shines a further negative light on the White House. Then, they flipped it, and they said you need to get justice for Joey. In a press statement, Fort Hood officials said Hockin, 26, was initially found unresponsive outside of the barracks and was subsequently pronounced dead. By retracing the vehicles route to the hospital, police located multiple 9mm shell casings and shattered glass. I think it was negligence but, then again, I have no idea and there are so many crazy things leading up to this.. He said, Thank you, Mom. Officials say Spc. Francine Martinez died Thursday night in the hospital, 12 days after she was shot by Cpl. Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, SoCal in for cool start to weekend, but light rain makes brief return, AccuWeather: Clouds and wind into Saturday AM, Good Sports: History behind the Zinkin name in Valley wrestling, Daughter of 2022 Bike Week murder victims urges caution at 2023 event, Listen Now! The report added that base commanders failed to publicly address Guillns disappearance or correct inaccurate information that came out in the aftermath. Fort Hood. For me personally, I am barely halfway through the report. Lenzs mother said her son enjoyed his Army life, that he didnt want to leave, but he was being pushed out. Since his death, Taylor learned her son was being bullied and targeted by a captain who has since been moved. During a memorial for Lenz at Fort Hood in February, Taylor said she met privately with over 30 soldiers who wanted to share happy memories of her son. We Have Won!! Fort Hood . In many cases such discipline is career-ending. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Joey Lenz, 32, a tactical power generation specialist assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, was found dead in his barracks room on the morning of Feb. 1. By Bill Hutchinson January 3, 2021, 2:32 PM 1:24 Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell is seen in this undated photo. Wrapping up a year of somber firsts, Margie Taylor, of Conroe in East Texas, Gold Star mother of late Fort Hood Spc. Published Its heartbreaking and frustrating for all of us.. The incident is still under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, also known as CID. Lupe and Mayra Guilln told the AP that they were disappointed to see that some of the people responsible would only receive reprimands and would have the chance to defend themselves against the actions. Fort Hoods Criminal Investigation Division, commonly referred to as CID, confirmed it is investigating Lenzs death. April 30, 2021 Army investigators detained a fellow soldier in the killing of Specialist Vanessa Guillen just hours after her remains were found, but a series of missteps allowed the soldier. Published: Oct. 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM PDT. The soldier was identified as Spc. A verbal altercation took place before Martinez left in a red Dodge. Back in March 2021, I got a call late one afternoon from a medic on base, she said. Her death spurred an investigation into Fort Hood's command culture and the pattern of sexual assault, harassment and suicides at the military installation. Family of Fort Hood soldier demands answers after military refuses to release report on his death Chase Lawrence 4 April 2021 Seventeen months have passed since Private First Class (PFC). Spc. Eleven of the deaths remain unresolvedsome legally; others for the victims'. He declined to identify that person, but said it was not Robinson, the soldier investigators say killed her. The senior leaders disciplined include Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, former Deputy Commanding General of III Corps, and Col. Ralph Overland and Command Sgt. October 14, 2021 Ryan Morgan. 1st Class Jovanny Rivera. All rights reserved. It found that poor communication between soldiers keeping watch on Spc. FORT HOOD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - U.S. Army officials at Fort Hood have identified the soldier who was found dead Saturday, Oct. 13 behind his company barracks. racist or sexually-oriented language. As a result, he said, lower-level unit commanders didnt encourage service members to report assaults, and in many cases were shaming victims or were actually the perpetrators themselves. Nakealon Keunte Mosley, 24, was arrested and originally charged with aggravated assault of a family member with a deadly weapon for the late-night shooting, according to the Killeen Police Department. Deaths of 2 female Army soldiers probed in Texas, 1 fatally shot on freeway They were identified as Sgt. The soldier was identified as Spc. A young soldier found dead at Fort Hood has been identified, but his cause of death remains hidden. Aaron David Robinson, who shot himself after being confronted by investigators. The report said the investigating officer found no credible evidence to conclude that Robinson sexually harassed Guilln or that they had any relationship outside of their work setting. In an interview with the AP Friday, Guillns sisters Lupe and Mayra expressed frustration. The soldier was found unresponsive on Saturday and was later pronounced dead. In total, a staggering 83 active-duty soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg died in the 18 months ending June 2021, according to data obtained by Rolling Stone. The base commander, Army Lt. Gen. Pat White, escaped any discipline. 4:11 AM EDT, Wed July 14, 2021. or anything. Fort Hood leaders said Hockin died Saturday, but did not release his identity until Wednesday.
