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FORT CARSON — A 20-year-old Fort Carson soldier who was eulogized at a memorial service earlier this month died of alcohol poisoning, an autopsy found.
Pfc. Ricky Shaw had a blood alcohol content of .388 when he died on March 24, according to the El Paso County Coroner’s Office. His death was ruled an accident by Daniel Lingamfelter, a forensic pathologist.
Few details have been released by Fort Carson officials surrounding the death. The incident happened on Fort Carson while Shaw was off duty, said Lt. Col. Steve Wollman, a post spokesman. His death remains under investigation.
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