Local News

Death investigation underway for Fort Bragg soldier

A paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division died in his barracks room at Fort Bragg on Saturday.

Posted Updated
Specialist Carlton L. Butler
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A paratrooper at Fort Bragg died in his barracks room on Saturday.

Specialist Carlton L. Butler, a 22-year-old infantryman, was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.

Specialist Carlton L. Butler, a 22-year-old infantryman, was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.


"Carlton was an energetic and motivated Paratrooper," said Lieutenant Colonel Graham R. White, commander of 2nd Battalion, 505th PIR. "Our thoughts now turn to his family and fellow paratroopers."

Butler, of North Miami Beach, Florida, joined the Army in June 2014 and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in December of that year.

 Credits 

Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.