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One soldier dead, 1 hospitalized after dispute off post: US Army

Nolanville Soldier shooting
Posted at 2:00 PM, Jan 27, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-27 19:53:18-05

NOLANVILLE, Texas — One soldier is dead and another is hospitalized after a dispute near a Nolanville highway escalated into gunfire, Army officials said.

Both soldiers are active duty troops assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, a division spokesperson confirmed to 25 News.

Nolanville's police chief tells 25 News the pair got into an argument Saturday morning around 8:25 a.m. at a location off post.

Police have not said what led up to the shooting in the roadside ditch.

The soldiers have yet to be identified publicly, but Army officials said they've been in touch with their families.

Army CID investigators are also assisting Nolanville police at the scene near Highway 190.

This a developing story and updates will be posted to this article as they happen.