Army Intelligence Analyst Found Dead in Fort Meade Barracks

Army Pfc. Paul-Anthony Varner, 25, was pronounced dead at the Freedom Barracks located at Fort Meade, Maryland, on Wednesday, according to a news release from the base. 

Originally hailing from San Antonio, Varner served as an intelligence analyst assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 741st Military Intelligence Battalion, 704th Military Intelligence Brigade at Fort Meade. 

He was discovered unresponsive in his room, with emergency services responding to a 911 call. Varner was pronounced dead at 10:33 a.m. on Wednesday, and the cause of his death remains unknown at this time.

Both the Military Police Investigation and the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were summoned to the scene following Varner’s discovery. 

While there were no initial signs of self-harm or foul play, CID has assumed responsibility for the investigation. As authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding Varner’s death, details regarding the cause remain scarce.