Pvt. Mehjor Morta, 26, is the third Fort Hood soldier to be found dead in the past month and at least the seventh since the start of 2020, according to previous CNN reports.
The Bell County Sheriff’s Office said it is still investigating Morta’s death.
“We are in a place where we do not have any information to disclose at this time. The investigation is ongoing,” sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Bob Reinhard told CNN on Wednesday.
Morta joined the Army in September 2019 as a mechanic for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, in May 2020, according to Army officials.
As a decorated soldier, Morta received the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
“The family of the Black Knight [the nickname for Morta’s Army unit] he is truly heartbroken by the tragic loss of soldier Mejhor Morta. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family, friends and loved ones, “said Lt. Col. Neil Armstrong, commander of the 1st Bn. 5th Cav Regiment.” My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Private Morta was a great soldier and every member of our formation feels this loss. ”
Seven Fort Hood soldier deaths in 2020
Several other recruited Fort Hood soldiers have died near the Army base this year, according to Fort Hood reports.
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