FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Specialist Maxwell Hockin, 26, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood, was found dead behind his company barracks over the weekend . The death of Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found in July, triggered a social media. As many as 28 Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides, suicides and other accidents. (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. The soldier was identified as Spc. Joey Lenz, center, seen with his family in Nov. 2017 at Fort Jackson, S.C., during his boot camp graduation. Margie Taylor, of Conroe in East Texas, spent her first Mothers Day last Sunday without her youngest son at the cemetery placing flowers on his grave. Fort Hood 'in a very good place' after Vanessa Guillen, commander says Efflandt was serving as acting base commander during the time of Guillns death. Lenzs mother said she reached out to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruzs office for help. Thank you for reading! Associated Press | By Acacia Coronado. They knew of the aggressive and counterproductive leadership but took no action, the report said, adding that senior leaders were aware of problems with the supervisor but continued to move him from one squadron to another. It also concluded that 3rd Cavalry Regiment commanders didn't sufficiently emphasize the prevention and response to sexual assault or harassment, and that they failed to hold her supervisor accountable for his actions. And it did not find a motive in the killing. 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. Officials say Spc. Vanessa Guilln, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. A missing Fort Hood soldier was recently found safe after failing to report for duty on Oct. 7, the Army said. Distributed byTribune Content Agency, LLC. We need to figure out who was accountable for this whether it was an accident or not. As long as the Army continues to enlist gang bangers these incidents will continue. Dozens have lost their lives there to drug overdoses. Fort Hood soldier found dead behind company barracks - ABC13 Houston 6:50. The Herald also asked Army officials what Fort Hood has done about the case. One week after his death, Lenzs mother said she submitted a request through her casualty assistance officer for her sons autopsy results and all medical records, but as of Friday, she hasnt received the requested documents from Fort Hood. FORT HOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- U.S. Army officials at Fort Hood have identified a soldier who was found dead Saturday behind his company barracks. In a statement late Friday, a Fort Hood spokesperson said the Guilln case was a catalyst for significant cultural and policy changes across the Army and Fort Hood; we never want any family to experience a tragedy like this again. The statement said Fort Hood has invested more than 6 million work-hours focused on team-building activities to build trust and morale.. 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Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? The public outrage at Guilln's murder forced an independent review of the base . Fort Hood leaders said Hockin died Saturday, but did not release his identity until Wednesday. Witnesses reported that Martinez left the club and the suspect approached her in the parking lot, according to the affidavit. 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I see his picture, and I cry. Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks amid rash of deaths and appreciated. 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Maxwell Hockin, Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan, commander, 91st Engineer Battalion, said in a statement, referring to the battalions nickname. Fort Hood Cpl. shoots, kills Sgt., mother of his child | kcentv.com Guillen was a soldier at the fort when she was murdered last year. Spc. The Bell County District Attorneys Office began reviewing the possibility of enhanced charges in the wake of Martinezs death, according to police. There was a problem saving your notification. The report added that base commanders failed to publicly address Guillns disappearance or correct inaccurate information that came out in the aftermath. 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. Army Spc. What is the biggest issue affecting Killeen? FORT HOOD, Texas Court documents obtained by 6 News reveals a little more about the two Fort Hood soldiers involved in a deadly shooting this week. Use the 'Report' link on Aaron Robinson, beat Guillen to death with a hammer in an armory room on post the morning of April 22, 2020. 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. Instead, Taylor said shes been told she must provide another form of documentation to show she is the executor of her sons estate in addition to the birth certificate and death certificate she already provided. Cpl. Lenz's mother, Margie Taylor, said her son loved children and looked forward to having a family of his own one day. Police said they identified Mosley as a suspect the following day and interviewed him at the Killen Police Department. Maj. Gen. Gene LeBoeuf, Forces Command chief of staff, told reporters Friday that the soldier who harassed her is among those disciplined. It is very emotional for me to re-read everything we have had to go through and to re-read certain things stated in favor of the Army, Mayra Guilln said. There are other mothers telling me of medicine mismanagement. Vanessa Guilln case, Army officials said Friday ahead of . The investigation, led by Gen. John Murray, head of Army Futures Command, concluded that Guilln was sexually harassed by another soldier a charge that commanders at the base denied for months. Instead, the soldiers were relieved of command or given formal letters of reprimand that will go into their permanent files, or both. Hockin, who was assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, entered the Army in March 2017 as a combat engineer. Family of slain Texas soldier seeking $35 million in damages Fort Hood soldier reported missing has been found safe The embattled Fort Hood Army base in Texas has grappled with at least. He loved the boundaries, the guidance. Should the Killeen City Council agree to pay an architect $108,000 to design a new City Hall, which may go before voters in the fall? 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. The family has identified the soldier who harassed her as Sgt. There was a problem saving your notification. Her remains had to be sent to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to be identified, attorney Natalie Khawam told CNN last July. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Spc. from around the world. Taylor said Lenzs staff sergeant and lieutenant colonel were also moved in recent weeks. She was bludgeoned to death with a hammer and then dismembered, authorities said. AUSTIN, Texas An Army soldier who shot and killed an armed protester after driving into a crowd demonstrating against police violence in the . 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. Maj. Bradley Knapp, the former commander and command sergeant major of 3rd Cavalry Regiment. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. That was our last conversation, but I didnt know that.. By Haley Britzky | Published Apr 30, 2021 5:34 PM EDT. Discovery Company. person will not be tolerated. I been outchea lettin mfs play with me cause Ian been having the energy to clear (s---) up. Police found multiple spent 9 mm shell casings at the site of the shooting and found multiple bullet holes in the vehicle the woman was in, according to the affidavit. He loved getting recognized for doing a good job.. He drove the white Chrysler to the interview, and police said the vehicle had damage and missing paint on the drivers side bumper. . Corrects by deleting reference to Col. Ralph Overland harassing another soldier. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. A soldier assigned to the military installation was found dead near a barracks over the weekend. 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 . They said, We know he didnt just die. (U.S. Army). Aaron Robinson failed to clearly note that he was a soldier of heightened interest, contributing to his ability to flee from a conference room. While Fort Hood officials did not name Martinez in the statement, they did not deny that she had died when questioned by the Herald Friday. In 2020 alone, 31 soldiers connected to Fort Hood died, including 11 reported as suicides and five as homicides. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Sgt. 2. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. A Killeen man was arrested and charged in a shooting that occurred Saturday morning in the 100 block of W. Elms Road. Fort Hood officials earlier released the identity of the soldier who was found unresponsive on post over the weekend. Army Investigating How Fort Hood Soldier Found Unresponsive Behind Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Police did not say where Martinez was sitting in the vehicle or who drove her to the hospital. How many lives need to be lost until somebody does something about it? We must learn from the nations of the past and not let our wretchedness overcome us thus earning His (Gods) wrath, added Hasan, writing from death row at Fort Leavenworth Prison in Kansas. It is very emotional for me to re-read everything we have had to go through and to re-read certain things stated in favor of the Army, Mayra Guilln said. 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. Besides Guillen, at least 7 soldiers stationed at Fort Hood have died or been found dead since March, including one who took his life after becoming a suspect in Guillen's disappearance.. Deaths of 2 female Army soldiers probed in Texas, 1 fatally shot on An independent review panel created to dig into the problems at the base concluded last December that military leaders at the base were not adequately dealing with high rates of sexual assault, harassment, drug use and other problems. 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A Fort Hood soldier has died after police said she was gunned down by a fellow Fort Hood soldier on a Killeen street during a night out with friends. Murray's investigation was submitted to Gen. Michael Garrett, head of Army Forces Command, who made a number of the reprimand decisions, and recommended several others to White. Our thoughts and our prayers are with Maxwell's family during this difficult time.". PUBLISHED 4:24 PM CT Apr. 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 .

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