Edwards AFB Airman dies of gunshot wounds Published Sept. 23, 2010 EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif (AFNS) -- An Edwards Air Force Base Airman died from gunshot wounds suffered at a California City residence Sept. 22. Dead is Staff Sgt. Brian M. Carragher, a military working dog handler assigned to the 95th Security Forces Squadron. At approximately 7:40 p.m. California City Police notified the command post here of the shooting. According to military sources, Sergeant Carragher was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead. "We are shocked and deeply saddened by Brian's passing," said Col. Gregory Schwab, the 95th Air Base Wing commander. "He personified the Airman's ethos and served his country proudly and humbly, both here and overseas." The Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the California City Police Department are investigating the incident. "Brian will be sorely missed, and we are doing all we can to support his family in this very difficult time," Col. Schwab said. (Courtesy of 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs)