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Fort Campbell Soldier Killed During Training Drill

Fort Campbell Soldier Killed During Training Drill
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By The Associated Press
Oct. 06, 2015 | FORT CAMPBELL, KY
By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2015 | 05:25 PM | FORT CAMPBELL, KY
A Fort Campbell soldier has been shot and killed during a training exercise on the base.

Post spokesman Bob Jenkins says the soldier died at approximately 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. 

No one else was injured.

Lt. Col. Brian DeSantis, public affairs officer for the 101st Airborne Division, said initial indications are that the shooting was accidental. Jenkins said the post is withholding the soldier's name until the family has been notified.

The incident is still under investigation.

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