Air Force makes arrest in relation to airman's death involving M18

CHEYENNE — Air Force authorities have arrested an airman in connection with the July 20 death of another service member, Airman Brayden Lovan.

Though initial reports of the 21-year-old’s death indicated that Lovan died after suffering fatal wounds from the misfiring of a Sig Sauer M18, further investigation has led to the arrest.

An individual who is suspected of making a false official statement, obstructing justice and committing involuntary manslaughter has been arrested, according to a statement emailed to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Monday by 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Chief of Media Relations Glenn Robertson.

“As with all individuals accused of a crime, the person arrested in this case is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” the statement read.

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