26-year-old Fort Hood soldier found dead on post identified, but no cause of death released

Austin News Briefs - Austin American Statesman

The U.S. Army identified a soldier found dead behind his company barracks at Fort Hood last week as 26-year-old Specialist Maxwell Hockin. Fort Hood leaders at the Central Texas post said Hockin died Saturday but they did not release his identity until Wednesday. The incident is still under investigation by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Fort Hood leaders say no information on the cause of death will be released at this time, citing the ongoing investigation.