WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (WXIX) – A death investigation is underway after three Wright-Patterson Air Force personnel died.
It is believed the three people died between the evening of Oct. 24 and the morning of Oct. 25, according to a press release from Wright-Patterson.
The deceased were identified as:
1st Lt. Jaime Gustitus, 25, who worked in the 711th Human Performance Wing. This is part of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Jaymee Prichard, 33, who worked in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Jacob Prichard, 34, who worked in the Air Force Research Laboratory.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected. We stand with them as they navigate this unimaginable pain, and we offer our sincerest condolences to all impacted by this heartbreaking loss.
We are committed to fully investigating this incident and ensuring the families and co-workers of the victims receive the support they need during this difficult time.
Officials did not give many details about their deaths, nor what their relationship was.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, along with other agencies, are still investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact them.
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