Service member found dead on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston identified

No foul play suspected; lockdown lifted late Monday

SAN ANTONIOUPDATE: A soldier found dead on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Monday has been identified as Sgt. Cody L. Bowman, 25.

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A service member was found dead on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston late Monday night, a press release said Tuesday.

Officials said the body was found shortly after 10 p.m. and a suspicious device was found nearby, prompting the lockdown of the Army post. The device was eventually cleared by security forces, and the lockdown was lifted around 11:30 p.m., the press release said.

The name of the person found has been withheld pending notification to next-of-kin. The incident is now under investigation, and no foul play is suspected. 

This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.


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