Kreutzer also faces 18 counts of attempted murder, four counts of maiming and several weapons violations in the court martial. Suggest one. ET at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. 2 min read. Authorities say 42-year-old Lt. Col. On Monday, CBS 17 spoke to the paratroopers family. Investigators said they have a person of interest. De Leon enlisted into the Army in November 2019 as a combat medic. No further details were released. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Smith was a decorated soldier, having earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Parachutist Badge and other awards, according to the Army Times. One soldier stationed at Fort Bragg has been charged with murder in the shooting death of another soldier in North Carolina. Soldier Goes on Trial in Ft. Bragg Shooting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aaron Bassler, 35, is a transient with a history of legal and mental health issues. A third Fort Bragg soldier was said to be involved in the incident but was not named by authorities. 0:15. Jimmy was a tremendous teammate and paratrooper, said Col. John D. Bishop, commander of3rd Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). He deployed to Jordan in 2020. Dargan grew up in Troup County, which is about 70 miles south of Atlanta, and previously went to school with Ware, Ellington said. Jimmy was a tremendous teammate and paratrooper, said Col. John D. Bishop, commander of 3rd Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). Staff Sgt. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Smith was later identified. 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The case is under investigation, and detectives have a person of interest, the release said. Staff Sgt. The Marine Corps is eliminating the scout sniper program as part of the service's big Force Design 2030 overhaul. FORT BRAGG Fort Bragg Department of Defense Education Activity buses are now equipped with cameras to catch drivers who pass the buses when stopped. Smith, an Army cook, enlisted in 2016 and previously served in the 2nd Infantry Division and 82nd Airborne Division before being assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group's support battalion. Kreutzer, of Clinton, Md., tried to plead guilty to the charges last month. Smiths death is the latest in a tumultuous streak for Fort Bragg. All rights reserved. RAEFORD A 3rd Special Forces Group soldier was fatally shot this week in Raeford, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command confirmed Friday. Around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Hoke County Sheriffs deputies responded to Hammock Lane for an unknown trouble. Facebook / 3rd Special Forces Group-Airborne. The military trial, which could ultimately result in his execution, is expected to last less than a week. Fort Bragg will be no more by the end of 2023, that's according to the Department of Defense. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- An active duty Fort Bragg soldier has been charged with murder after a female soldier was shot in broad daylight outside a If you have any information that could help the investigation, please call Detective A. Spence at (910) 875-5111. Fort Bragg Shooting death of 24-year-old Fort Bragg soldier in Raeford linked to Harnett Co. shooting, suspect chase into Virginia Coverage: 2 sources Fort Bragg soldier charged with killing pregnant girlfriend, shooting her as she drove car Alonzo Dargan Jr., stationed at the North Carolina military base, is charged with Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff offered his condolences to Wares family during the media briefing. Paratroopers dont die, they simply slip away. The sheriffs office said there is a person of interest at this time. Copyright 1996 Reuters. At least one person has been shot, the official said. Smith served with distinction as a culinaryspecialist in the Groups Support Battalion. The news outlet also reported Akeila Ware was a nurse. Nearly 57,000 fans will soon be filling up Carter-Finley Stadium including a group of Fort Bragg veterans who have some experience on the ice. Chelsea Ling Chung was shot in the shoulder, and her child suffered minor injuries, according to reporting from WRAL. Spc. NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news stories, He was also deployed to Jordan in 2020 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve before arriving in Fort Bragg in March 2020. More Montana Tech students seeking mental health Roenice Todd, a fellow soldier in the battalion, said in a statement. 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James Gibson is expected to point to Kreutzer's history of depression and need for psychological treatment to try to keep him from the military's death row. Fort Bragg is named for Gen. Braxton Bragg, who served in the Confederate Army and owned a plantation where people were enslaved. Montana News. Moore County deputy responding to noise complaint shoots armed Staff Sgt. Officials said the 22-year-old mother, Jimmy Lee Smith III was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday in Raeford, North Carolina. They have a wide range of options, for example, planting a home garden or starting their own agribusiness. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Like all members of 3rd Group, Jimmy and his family will always be part of the TheTribe. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with his loved ones, friends, and teammatesthrough this incredibly difficult time.. RAEFORD A 3 rd Special Forces Group soldier was fatally shot this week in Raeford, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command confirmed Friday. No Information to Suspect Foul Play in Disappearance of Wild 94.9 Host JV': Police, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, Things Are Looking Great': Checking in on South Bay Reservoir Levels, Yosemite, Buried Under Several Feet of Snow, Remains Closed Indefinitely. Last year, seven soldiers who were the last to see a Fort Bragg paratrooper on a camping trip were arrested after the 21-year-olds severed head washed ashore. But Army officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Kreutzer would not plead insanity to the charges. "Jimmy was more than just an NCO, he was a mentor, a shoulder to cry on, a comedian at times, but most of all a great friend," said Spc. He said when authorities first arrived to Wares vehicle, they thought they were responding to a car crash. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WBTV) - Military officials have released the name of the man killed by one of his fellow soldiers at Fort Bragg. He joined the Army in 2016 and served in South Korea. Upon arrival, they found a man lying on the ground unresponsive and began life-saving efforts, the sheriffs office said. Get crime updates in your inbox Sign up for CBS 17s Crime Tracker newsletter. Officials said drivers and pedestrians are Army prosecutors say that last Oct. 27, Kreutzer hid among pine trees outside of a stadium at Fort Bragg until it was filled with 1,300 troops who were gathering for morning calisthenics and exercises. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Brian Dennis Adams, 48, of Waycross, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (Georgia RICO act), bribery, false statements and violation of oath by public officer. North Carolina's Fort Bragg, which will now be known as Fort Liberty, was named in 1918 during the Jim Crow era after Confederate General Braxton Bragg. Staff Sgt. Pregnant 29-year-old woman killed by father of unborn child. Smith was found unresponsive on the ground on Hammock Lane, a neighborhood off Rockfish Road, at 10:36 p.m., according to a Hoke County Sheriff's Office news release. North Carolina's Fort Bragg, which will now be known as Fort Liberty, was named in 1918 during the Jim Crow era after Confederate General Braxton Bragg. Other military base name changes include Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; Fort Walker; Fort Cavazos; Fort Lee; Fort Pickett; Fort Barfoot; Fort Polk; Fort Johnson; Fort Rucker; and Fort Gordon. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Amos-Dixon was arrested in Bland County, Virginia, on Thursday, more than 200 miles from Fort Bragg. Our DIY expert, Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), knows which tools you need to take on big projects by yourself. A statement from the post said the shooting happened at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday. He arrived at Fort Bragg in 2020. MTN News 8:27 AM, Feb 28, 2023 . Ellington said investigators found evidence that the suspects vehicle was a silver Nissan. Kreutzer had previously been treated for depression in 1994, while serving with a rotating U.S. force on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, military records show. It was just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday that 29-year-old Keith Wright Jr. was killed and four others were injured at a large gathering on Primrose Path just south of Pinebluff. The Army said Smiths leadership and comradery left an impact on his team. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The military trial of a sergeant accused of gunning down 19 comrades and killing one begins Monday, with lawyers for the soldier expected to argue that his repeated pleas for psychological help were ignored by the army. The soldier he called, Spec. They said the Army shared the blame for the shooting because their son's superiors failed to respond to Kreutzer's calls for help. CORRECTION (Oct. 10, 2021, 8:00 p.m. Adams was []. Dargan was expected to remain there until being extradited to Troup County, Ellington said. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Captain Van Roenice Todd, a soldier who served with Smith, said in a statement. FORT BRAGG Bullets pinged across metal, cars and targets Friday at Fort Bragg, as Green Beret soldiers coached celebrities for a tactical shooting competition. It was truly an honor to be able to learn from him., Staff Sgt. 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