New Mexico Air Force base identifies dead airman

Base officials announced Friday that Senior Airman Christian Barreto was a sensor operator with the 3rd Special Operations Squadron. He was a member of the 27th Special Operations Wing at the base.

His age and hometown weren't immediately available.

Base officials say Barreto was found dead in his home about 8 a.m. Thursday.

They say the cause of his death remains under investigation.

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