TEMPLE, TX — The body of a missing Fort Hood soldier is believed to have been found along railroad tracks in Temple.
The Temple Police Department says around 5:36 p.m. on Tuesday, a call was received in reference to a medical call along the railroad tracks west of South 49th Street.
A caller advised that a man was observed near the railroad tracks. When officers arrived, it was determined the man had been dead for some period of time.
Identification found at the scene indicates the victim may be missing Fort Hood soldier 23-year-old Elder Fernandes. However, no forensic confirmation has been made at this time.
Sgt. Fernandes was last seen on Monday, August 17 and reported missing on Wednesday, August 19.
Natalie Khawam, attorney for the Fernandes family, issued a statement to the Boston Globe, saying, "Our worst nightmare has happened. One of our own, Sergeant Elder Fernandes has been found dead today. We are sickened by this tragedy that has happened one too many times. We are heartbroken for Elder Fernandes’s family."
Our worst nightmare has happened.
One of our own, Sergeant Elder Fernandes has been found dead today. We are sickened by this tragedy that has happened one too many times. We are heartbroken for Elder Fernandes’s family. https://t.co/PuNPRVr6oI— Attorney Natalie Khawam (@WhistleblowerLF) August 26, 2020
We will not stop until we find out what happened to Elder. We demand a Congressional Investigation of Ft. Hood. We must protect our soldiers!
We demand Justice for Elder!#justiceforelderfernandes#iamvanessaguillen— Attorney Natalie Khawam (@WhistleblowerLF) August 26, 2020
Khawam also represents the family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was reportedly murdered on Fort Hood in April.
Temple PD says at this stage of the investigation, there is no indication of foul play. The investigation is ongoing.
Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield has ordered an autopsy, and next of kin has been notified.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandes family during this challenging time," Temple Police Chief Shawn Reynolds said.
Temple PD is the lead agency in the death investigation. The department is working in conjunction with Fort Hood and Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigations Divisions. Temple Fire & Rescue also responded to the scene.
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