May 27th 2024.
Private First Class Katia Duenas-Aguilar, a 23-year-old female American soldier, was tragically found dead in her apartment in Clarksville, Tennessee on May 18. Her body was discovered by a friend who had gone to check on her, and the Clarksville detectives who arrived at the scene declared her death a homicide. Duenas-Aguilar was stationed at Fort Campbell in Kentucky and served in the 101st Airborne Division's Combat Aviation Brigade.
The news of Duenas-Aguilar's death has left all of us at the 101st Airborne Division in shock and disbelief. Our spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Tony Hoefler, expressed our deep sadness and assured that we will fully cooperate with the Army and local authorities in their investigation. Duenas-Aguilar's family also announced a $55,000 reward for any information that could help solve the case.
Duenas-Aguilar was a dedicated soldier who joined the US Army in 2018 and received her training at Fort Eisenhower. She was a recipient of multiple awards, including two Army Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. Her family and friends remember her as a loving mother to her four-year-old son and a hardworking, determined woman.
According to authorities, Duenas-Aguilar was living in the apartment with another person at the time of her death. She was found inside a locked bedroom and was the only victim. Her family is devastated and desperate for answers. They are pleading for anyone with information to come forward and help them find justice for Duenas-Aguilar. The League of United Latin American Citizens has also joined in the effort by doubling the reward amount to $55,000.
Her sister, Cecilia Ruiz-Aguilar, described Duenas-Aguilar as a person who always put others before herself. She shared how her sister had expressed her unhappiness with her current situation and how they had planned to make more memories together once she returned. Her family is struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of their beloved daughter, sister, and friend.
This heartbreaking news comes just a few days after the deaths of three US Marines who were found in a parked car near their base in North Carolina. The loss of these brave soldiers is a reminder of the sacrifices and dangers that come with serving our country. As we mourn the loss of Private First Class Katia Duenas-Aguilar, we also honor her service and dedication to our nation. May she rest in peace and may her family find the closure and answers they seek.
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