An Army NCO in San Antonio found in a vehicle on I-10 had been shot multiple times and died early New Year’s Day at a local hospital, military authorities said Saturday.
The Army said Saturday night that Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, who was assigned to U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was on holiday leave when she was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 3 a.m. Friday.
“We are devastated by the tragic loss of Drill Sergeant Jessica Mitchell. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends,” said Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, who commands the center of excellence. “We are focused on supporting Drill Sergeant Mitchell’s family as well as her soldiers during this extremely difficult time.”
The San Antonio Military Medical Center, SAMMC, is seen in an Aug. 24, 2013 aerial photo with downtown San Antonio seen on the horizon. SAMMC, formerly called the Brooke Army Medical Center, BAMC, is located on Fort Sam Houston and is the largest inpatient medical facility in the Department of Defense, according to the center's official website.
2of2The San Antonio Military Medical Center, SAMMC, is seen in an Aug. 24, 2013 aerial photo with downtown San Antonio seen on the horizon. SAMMC, formerly called the Brooke Army Medical Center, BAMC, is located on Fort Sam Houston and is the largest inpatient medical facility in the Department of Defense, according to the center's official Photo: William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
An Army NCO in San Antonio found in a vehicle on I-10 had been shot multiple times and died early New Year’s Day at a local hospital, military authorities said Saturday.
The Army said Saturday night that Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, who was assigned to U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was on holiday leave when she was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 3 a.m. Friday.
“We are devastated by the tragic loss of Drill Sergeant Jessica Mitchell. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends,” said Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, who commands the center of excellence. “We are focused on supporting Drill Sergeant Mitchell’s family as well as her soldiers during this extremely difficult time.”
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The incident is the latest tragedy in a little more than a week involving the military in San Antonio. Joint Base San Antonio last Monday revealed the discovery of a partial skeleton on Fort Sam. The remains were found the previous weekend on a part of the post near Salado Creek, which cuts through Fort Sam.
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