Army: Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier killed in training

TACOMA, Wash. — Army officials say a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier was killed during a training accident at the National Training Center in California.

The News Tribune reports the Army announced Wednesday that the 7th Infantry Division soldier was training at Fort Irwin when he died.

Lt. Col. Fred Williams says no further information will be released until the soldier’s relatives are notified and an investigation into the incident is finished.

Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com

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