The United States Naval Academy is investigating the death of a 20-year-old midshipman from New Jersey over the weekend.

The USNA released the following statement confirming the death:

“The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that Midshipman Second Class (junior) Kyle Philbert James has passed. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation. Midshipman Philbert James was from Whippany, New Jersey, and 20 years old.”

James was a member of the 36th Company, a History major and participated with the USNA Gospel Choir.

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