Press Release - Soldier's death under investigation

Aug. 14, 2022

Wiesbaden, Germany —

On Aug. 9, Pfc. Denisha Montgomery, assigned to the 139th Military Police Company, was found unresponsive in her barracks room on Lucius Clay Kaserne, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Emergency services were immediately called and the scene was secured until their arrival. She was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Pfc. Montgomery was deployed to Germany from Ft. Stewart, Ga., and was scheduled to return with her unit at the end of September. 

We are saddened by the loss of Pfc. Montgomery. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. The incident is currently under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division. A complete and thorough investigation will be conducted.

We take any and all accusations regarding this incident seriously and request everyone refrain from posting unsubstantiated information to social media platforms. All verified information will be distributed by U.S. Army Europe and Africa Public Affairs.

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