(This post updates an earlier one, adding the name of the victim and the date of his death)

An Airman assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base who died at his home has been identified by the Pentagon and base officials. Staff Sergeant Kevin Duckworth, 26, died on Saturday in his home in Knob Noster, Missouri.

 

Local law enforcement and the Air Force are investigating. The cause of death has not been announced. Sergeant Duckworth was assigned to the 509th Maintenance Group.

In a news release earlier this week, Wing Commander General Glen VanHerck said the Whiteman community is mourning the loss of a valued member of the family.

“During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin’s family, his loved ones, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” General VanHerck said.

“Here at Whiteman we are a family and we are here standing by to offer whatever support we can to help them through this very difficult time.”

Officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.