Washington soldier dies on post; apparent gunshot wound

Published 6:44 am Wednesday, April 8, 2009

FORT LEWIS — Fort Lewis officials say a male soldier has died on the Army post after suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

The soldier was found in his car shortly after noon Tuesday near Gray Army Airfield.

He was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center, where he died about 2:30 p.m.

The soldier’s name has been withheld pending notification of relatives.

Army officials are investigating the death.