FORT HOOD, Texas — U.S. Army base Fort Hood in Texas is investigating the death of a female soldier on March 13.
According to a statement from the 1st Cavalry Division, Pvt. Ana Fernanda Basaldua Ruiz, 20, was a combat engineer who served in the division for the past 15 months.
“The Army Criminal Investigation Division and the chain of command are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding her death. The chain of command is in contact with her family to keep them updated, receive any concerns, and provide them all releasable information,” the statement reads.
There has been no information provided concerning the cause of death or the circumstances in which they occurred.
On Thursday afternoon, Fort Hood released an updated statement that says Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division officials have confirmed that at this point there is no indication of foul play. The investigation is ongoing, however.
The statement goes on to say chain of command is providing support to her family and the troopers with whom she served.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. She was an exceptional teammate that will truly be missed,” Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan, commander, 91st Engineer Battalion, said.
In 2020, another solider, Spc. Vanessa Guillén, was sexually harassed and killed at a the military base, which is located near Killeen, Texas. She was 20 years old.
An investigation by military officials into the death of Guillén, who was killed by a fellow soldier, found that she was also sexually harassed and that leaders failed to take appropriate action.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.