US service member killed in non-combat incident in Kuwait

An American service member has died while serving in Kuwait, according to a Wednesday release from U.S. Central Command.

The service member, whose branch was not identified in the release, died Wednesday in a non-combat related incident, the release said.

No further details were immediately available. A spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for clarification of whether the incident was an accident, a medical issue or happened under suspicious circumstances.

“Further information will be released by the relevant national authorities 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified,” the release said.

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