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Eight Soldiers Charged in Death of Alaska-based SoldierFairbanks-based GI shot himself in guard tower; others face chargesRelated ContentFrom the Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service: KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2011 - Eight U.S. soldiers deployed to southern Afghanistan were charged today in connection with the death of a fellow soldier, military officials reported. Army Pvt. Danny Chen, an infantryman assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, died Oct. 3, officials said. His body was found in a guard tower with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Army has charged eight of Chen's fellow soldiers in connection with his death: -- 1st Lt. Daniel J. Schwartz -- Staff Sgt. Blaine G. Dugas -- Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Van Bockel -- Sgt. Adam M. Holcomb -- Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hurst -- Spc. Thomas P. Curtis -- Spc. Ryan J. Offutt, and -- Sgt. Travis F. Carden All of the accused are assigned to Company C, and posted to Combat Outpost Palace in southern Afghanistan, officials said. Schwartz is charged with eight counts of dereliction of duty. Dugas is charged with one count in violation of a lawful general regulation, four counts of dereliction of duty, and one count of making a false official statement. Van Bockel is charged with two counts in violation of a lawful general regulation, three counts of dereliction of duty, four counts of maltreatment, one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of assault consummated by battery, one count of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless endangerment. Holcomb is charged with four counts of violation of a lawful general regulation, two counts of dereliction of duty, two counts of maltreatment, one count of destruction of military property, one count of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of assault consummated by battery, one count of negligent homicide, one count of reckless endangerment, and one count of communicating a threat. Hurst is charged with two counts of violation of a lawful general regulation, two counts of dereliction of duty, two counts of maltreatment, one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of assault consummated by battery, one count of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless endangerment. Curtis is charged with two counts of violation of a lawful general regulation, one count of dereliction of duty, six counts of maltreatment, one count of involuntary manslaughter, four counts of assault consummated by battery, one count of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless endangerment. Offutt is charged with two counts of violation of a lawful general regulation, one count of dereliction of duty, four counts of maltreatment, one count of involuntary manslaughter, three counts of assault consummated by battery, one count of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless endangerment. Carden is charged with two counts of violation of a lawful general regulation, two counts of maltreatment, and one count of assault. As the legal process continues, further information will be published as it becomes available, officials said. |
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JUSTICE said on Wednesday, Dec 28 at 10:52 AM
Thats just one of the most horrible stories yet. Killing your own buddy,fellow soldier serving your country. God bless the victims family, friends and give them the strength and peace they need at this time. Those soldiers that were involved in killing him, will pay the rest of their lives, with a conscience eating away. They are a real pitiful bunch.
79061257Anonymous said on Saturday, Dec 24 at 2:01 PM
This just makes our unit looks bad, how could u do this to your own soldier!
78932174Julye said on Thursday, Dec 22 at 8:31 AM
that's terrible, to think that they would do that to someone who is serving our country. I hope justice prevails.
78829003anch_scanner said on Wednesday, Dec 21 at 4:17 PM
No descriptiuon of what happened though, sounds like they either set him up or caused his death.
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