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Published: 2012-04-25 11:06:23
Updated: 2012-04-25 11:06:23

Posted: April 25, 2012

Fayetteville police investigating Fort Bragg soldier's death

Pfc. Christopher Lundquist

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Fayetteville, N.C. — Fayetteville police on Wednesday said they are investigating the death of a Fort Bragg soldier. 

Pfc. Christopher Lundquist, 25, was found dead Monday morning in his Fayetteville apartment, police said.

Lundquist was an 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper who was a satellite operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division.

After joining the Army in May 2011, Lundquist was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.

No other information about Lundquist's death was released.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Very sad. So young. Prayers to his loved ones~ Thank you for my freedom PFC Lindquist
tnt4kps2
April 26, 2012 3:07 p.m.
The military once upon a time was strict and tough and one rarely heard of problems, etc. Now with the liberal movements and softer military all sorts of horrible things are occurring. Maybe things need to be tightened up again. It's sort of like, let's see what we can get by with next.
puzzled
April 25, 2012 4:21 p.m.
Bragg is having a bad month. God Bless.
Country Girlz Have MORE fun
April 25, 2012 12:38 p.m.
What a shame. RIP.
not my real name
April 25, 2012 12:12 p.m.
My condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man.
mustysteer
April 25, 2012 11:51 a.m.
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