Monday, September 29, 2008

Solider dies after boxing match in South Korea

2nd ID soldier dies following boxing match
By Erik Slavin, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, October 1, 2008


CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea — A 2nd Infantry Division soldier died Saturday night following an on-post boxing tournament at Camp Casey.

Pfc. Jason Price, 21, was pronounced dead at 10:40 p.m. at the 121st Combat Support Hospital at Yongsan Garrison.

Price, of 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Company C, fought Saturday at the Area I boxing championship tournament, sponsored by Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, according to division officials.

Out of "abundant caution," 2nd ID personnel won’t be participating in any further boxing tournaments pending the investigation of Price’s death, said 2nd ID spokesman Maj. Vince Mitchell.
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