Fort Riley authorities have released the name of a 24-year-old soldier found dead at a rural Geary county residence early Tuesday morning. Nathan Matthews of York, Pennsylvania was found dead at the home of a friend. Foul play is not suspected.
Matthews was with the 701st Brigade Support Battallion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division of Fort Riley.
Captain Melody Falkenberry confirmed Matthews’ death this (Thursday) morning, adding an investigation is pending involving military and local law enforcement officials.