U.S. Army investigators have concluded that a 101st Airborne Division soldier's death during a training exercise last year was preventable.
Citing Army documents, The Leaf-Chronicle of Clarksville reported the fatal shooting of Specialist Kevin J. Rodriguez at Fort Campbell was preceded by a soldier's failure to account for his possession of live ammunition and unit leaders' failure to conduct brass and ammo checks.
Documents stated Rodriguez was participating in a blank-fire training exercise October 6 when a soldier fired at Rodriguez. Two live rounds struck Rodriguez in his chest protector while a third struck his upper left arm and chest area and entered his heart, killing him.
The name of the soldier who killed Rodriguez was redacted in the documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
