"Sen. Cruz is praying for the family during this tragic time," Cruz's office said Sunday afternoon. She was then airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. 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The report concluded that Guillns leaders failed to take appropriate action when she was sexually harassed by a supervisor, who created an intimidating, hostile environment. It said. Last week, base officials unveiled the People First Center, which will provide resources to soldiers who are victims of sexual assault or are thinking about suicide. On Aug. 25 his body was found, and it was reportedly determined he had. In an interview with the AP Friday, Guillns sisters Lupe and Mayra expressed frustration. Dozens have lost their lives there to drug overdoses. 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. 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? Joey Lenz, center, seen with his family in Nov. 2017 at Fort Jackson, S.C., during his boot camp graduation. Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? Post officials did not release a cause of death. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. One Fort Hood soldier's mother says she still has more questions than answers about her son's death. Fort Hood identifies soldier found dead behind company barracks - KWTX 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. He needs to be thankful that we did not try him according to Shariah Law, Lunsford, who survived getting shot seven times and grazed in the head, told Fox. Fort Hood is the same Army base where Vanessa Guillen was murdered in April 2020, in a case that engrossed the nation. Guillens death revealed systemic issues of violence and sexual misconduct on the post, which Army leaders have been working to mend by creating new policies and procedures. We need to figure out who was accountable for this whether it was an accident or not. Guilln's death triggered a social media movement of former and current military service people speaking out about sexual assault and harassment on the base. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. 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. Army IDs Fort Hood soldier found dead on post; cause of death pending Maxwell Hockin, who was assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Guillen was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at Fort Hood on April 22, according to investigators. It found that poor communication between soldiers keeping watch on Spc. Thank you for reading! Keep it Clean. We are also committed to supporting the ongoing law enforcement investigation of this incident.. Months of this dumb (s---) ion speak on ima fix allat when I crash out.. Sunny. I never thought Id be here, Taylor said by phone. Vanessa Guillen's death, along with the deaths of several other soldiers shed light on major issues at Fort Hood and some families say they have tried to share their concerns for years. The exact cause of Hockin's death remains unclear . The family of Spec. Most notably, Spc. If you cant say why he murdered her, you cant say he didnt sexually harass her, said Guilln family attorney Natalie Khawam in an interview with The Associated Press Friday. Since joining the Army in March 2017 as a combat engineer, Hockin earned a number of awards and decorations, including the Army Good Conduct medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. That question, and others, were not answered Friday. 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. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The Army is scrapping Fort Hood name heres who it will be renamed for, Family of slain Texas soldier seeking $35 million in damages, Army vet gets 18 months for stealing $2.1M in military gear from Texas base, Fort Hood soldier reported missing has been found safe, 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Officials have said that members of the CID were also disciplined, although their names have not been released. Threats of harming another Fort Hood soldier found dead on post identified, but no cause of death Thank you for reading! This makes no sense, I was next of kin to get his personal belongings, his final paycheck, and now Im not next of kin, she said. Maxwell Hockin, 26, was discovered unresponsive on Oct. 9, officials said in a statement, but it wasn't yet clear what led to his death, KTRK-TV in Houston reported. As many as 28 Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides, suicides and other accidents. As many as 28 Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides, suicides and other accidents. As time moves on, Taylor said she is reminded of an incident that happened 11 months before his mysterious death. Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death Killeen Police Department officials say they reopened Cpl. person will not be tolerated. That was our last conversation, but I didnt know that.. I believe he is pleased to see that the Biden Administration is now seemingly willing to engage with the Taliban as de facto government in Afghanistan, he said. Story tips can be sent tolouis.casiano@fox.com. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Sgt. 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. At the end of the day, nothing is going to bring her youngest son back, but Taylor said she is owed answers. Friday she was told she would need to submit a federal Freedom of Information Act request for those documents and that they would likely be redacted upon receipt. Spc. was killed, Soldier was served initial child support paperwork; 4 days later, police said he fatally shot the mother, DAs Office: Grand jury will decide if Fort Hood soldier is charged with murder of fellow soldier. All Im saying is these medications he was not on when he came home, she said. 10/13/2021 A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier was found dead Saturday behind his barracks, according to military officials. Officials have said that members of the CID were also disciplined, although their names have not been released. The panel's chairman told members of Congress in a hearing earlier this year that the base leadership was focused on military readiness, and completely and utterly neglected the sexual assault prevention program. According to the Killeen Police Department, on Thursday, September 16, the. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. KILLEEN, Texas Spc. Guilln's death triggered a social media movement of former and current military service people speaking out about sexual assault and harassment on the base. It is to All-Mighty God we give thanks!. By Bill Hutchinson January 3, 2021, 2:32 PM 1:24 Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell is seen in this undated photo. The Army's Criminal Investigation Command is looking into what happened to Hockin. Army investigating death of Fort Bragg soldier killed on way to range Fort Hood Soldier's Mother Pushes for Change After Death - Spectrum News The secretary of the army said in August that Fort Hood had "the most cases for sexual assault and harassment and murders for our entire formation of the U.S. Army." At least 159 Fort Hood. Hockin was assigned to the 91st Engineer Battalion and had been stationed at the Central Texas post since July 2017. 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