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101st Airborne Division Soldier’s Death Ruled Homicide, Under Investigation

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The victim was located in Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Local police officials have determined the death of Pfc. Katia Duenas-Aguilar, a soldier serving in the 101st Airborne Division, as a homicide. Found deceased in her off-post residence near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the Clarksville Police Department in Tennessee has initiated a homicide investigation into the matter. 

 

Responding to an ambulance call on May 18, authorities discovered Duenas-Aguilar within her home. As of now, no further details regarding the circumstances surrounding her death have been made public. 

 

With the Army Criminal Investigation Division informing the 101st Airborne Division of the ongoing investigation on May 19, Duenas-Aguilar’s background reveals she commenced her active-duty Army career as an information technology specialist in 2018. Having undergone basic training at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, she arrived at Fort Campbell in 2019.

 

Duenas-Aguilar, hailing from Mesquite, Texas, amassed several military accolades during her service, including two Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.

 

Expressing shock over her untimely demise, Lt. Col. Tony Hoefler, a spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division, conveyed their commitment to cooperating with both Army and local investigative authorities.

 

For individuals possessing any information pertinent to the investigation, Detective Hofinga can be reached at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5720. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous and potentially qualify for a cash reward can contact the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tips Line at (931) 645-8477 or submit a tip online.

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