FORT LEONARD WOOD (KY3) - A Fort Leonard Wood Soldier died on Friday, September 5, while training on a rifle range.

The 18-year-old Soldier from California was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment. The soldier died from his injuries at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by Fort Leonard Wood law enforcement and the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Division. No other soldiers were injured.

The identification of the deceased is being withheld until next-of-kin notification is made.

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