The mom of Katia Dueñas-Aguilar is elevating issues about her daughter’s loss of life. The 23-year-old soldier from Texas and mom of a four-year-old little one was discovered lifeless in her house in Clarksville, Tennessee, close to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Police responded to a name round 8:30 pm and rapidly filed prices of homicide. The Army Criminal Investigation Division is now concerned within the case.
This tragic occasion marks the third loss of life of a Latino American soldier lately, following the homicide of Vanessa Guillén in 2020 and Ana Basaldua’s suicide final 12 months, each at Fort Cavazos. No arrests have been made in Dueñas-Aguilar’s homicide, prompting authorities to hunt info from the general public. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is providing a $25,000 reward for any info resulting in the apprehension of these accountable.
LULAC beforehand provided a reward within the case of Vanessa Guillén, which prompted vital modifications in how abuse complaints are dealt with within the Army. Carmen Aguilar, Dueñas-Aguilar’s mom, is demanding solutions and justice for her daughter whereas additionally highlighting the psychological well being challenges confronted by troopers with out correct help.
Katia Dueñas-Aguilar enlisted in 2018 and obtained a number of awards throughout her service at Fort Campbell. The unit’s spokesman expressed sorrow over her loss of life and pledged to collaborate with authorities within the investigation.