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Authorities are investigating the death of a Fort Riley soldier.
According to the Army, a 1st Infantry Division soldier was found dead on Tuesday of this week in Manhattan. Spc. Phillip Cruz-Medellin, a satellite communication systems operator-maintainer, was assigned to the 267th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade.
“We are all greatly saddened by the loss of Spc. Cruz-Medellin,” said Lt. Col. Russell Klauman, commander of the STB. “We are committed to helping Phillip’s family and friends in this difficult time.”
Cruz-Medellin joined the Army in October 2014 and arrived at Fort Riley in October 2015. His home of ...