On the morning of July 12, 2024, a soldier was discovered deceased inside a residence on the Fort Leonard Wood military base in Missouri. The soldier was later identified as 23-year-old Corporal Robert Wilson III. He was found with a gunshot wound. At the time of his death, Wilson was serving as a human resources non-commissioned officer and was assigned to the 84th Chemical Battalion at the base.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by Fort
Leonard Wood law enforcement in conjunction with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Authorities are actively working to determine the events that led to the fatal gunshot wound and to ascertain whether any foul play was involved in Corporal Wilson's death. As of now, investigators have not released any further developments in the case.
There have been no public announcements regarding any persons of interest, suspects, or arrests in connection with this ongoing investigation. Major General Chris Beck, the commanding general of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood, extended his deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to the soldier's family, friends, and unit during this difficult time.
