Army prepares prosecution for soldier's death
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Army prepares prosecution for soldier's death

Tacoma : WA : USA | Sep 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM PDT
Source: Associated Press
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The Army is preparing to prosecute a soldier for the death of Pfc...O reports Army officials initially called Turner's death a "training accident." But now they are bringing charges of manslaughter against Spc. Francisco Perez, who's accused of firing a rocket at Turner inside their base in Logar province. Perez allegedly killed 21-year-old Turner on Jan. 11 with a light anti-tank weapon, a shoulder-fired rocket launcher designed for use against armored vehicles and other hardened targets. The weapon did not detonate, but was fired at close range and pierced Turner's upper chest, according to Turner's family and Army charging documents. ---

 
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