News Summary
Pfc. Veronica L. Wynn, a 39-year-old soldier from Alabama, was found unresponsive at Fort Jackson during reception training. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The military is investigating the circumstances of her death while providing support to her family. In a separate incident, police are searching for a missing woman, Pamela Mills, who is considered vulnerable due to her medical condition. Local authorities urge anyone with information to assist in locating her.
Columbia, South Carolina
A basic combat training soldier, Pfc. Veronica L. Wynn, was found unresponsive at Fort Jackson on Monday. The 39-year-old, who was from Hurtsboro, Alabama, was part of the 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, and was undergoing reception to her training company before beginning formal basic training.
Emergency personnel on-site attempted life-saving measures before transporting Wynn to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Fort Jackson’s Commander, Maj. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, has expressed condolences and stated that comfort and assistance are being extended to Wynn’s family and fellow trainees during this difficult time.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wynn’s death is currently underway, although details regarding the cause have not yet been released. The military community is expected to provide support as the investigation continues.
In a separate incident, local authorities are actively searching for Pamela Mills, a 59-year-old woman reported missing on Sunday. Mills is described as a vulnerable adult due to a medical condition that requires medication, raising concerns about her well-being.
Mills was last seen wearing a pink shirt, burgundy pants, and a black jacket. At this time, there are no details regarding her last known whereabouts or whether she was alone when she disappeared. Authorities have not indicated if foul play is suspected in her disappearance, but they are treating her case with urgency given her health condition.
The Columbia Police department is soliciting assistance from the public to locate Mills. Individuals with any information regarding her whereabouts are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-CRIME-SC. The community’s involvement is crucial as authorities work to ensure the safe return of Mills.
Both incidents serve as significant reminders of the challenges faced by the community, from the loss of a trainee at Fort Jackson to the urgent search for a missing vulnerable adult. Efforts to support those affected are ongoing, and local officials are determined to provide the necessary resources to address these pressing situations.
Further updates are expected as investigations into both cases progress, and officials encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in these urgent matters.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Columbia
- Wikipedia: Fort Jackson
- WIS News
- Google Search: missing woman Columbia
- The State
- Google Scholar: Fort Jackson incident
- Miami Herald
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Columbia South Carolina
- Post and Courier
- Google News: Pamela Mills missing
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