Death of a Fort Rucker Soldier

Photo By Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard | Photo of Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu, dated Aug. 13, 2022. (U.S. Army photo)  

UNITED STATES

01.11.2023

Story by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard 

Aviation Center of Excellence

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker announces the death of an Advanced Individual Training Soldier.

Pvt. Abdul N. Latifu, of the Bronx, New York City, died Jan. 10, 2023, from injuries sustained during an incident with another Soldier.

Latifu, 21, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade, as he trained as an Army Air Traffic Control Operator.

The incident is under investigation.

• Date Taken: 01.11.2023
• Date Posted: 01.11.2023 17:23
• Story ID: 436623
• Location: US