Offutt Airman dies at off-base residence

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OFFUTT AFB, Neb. (AFNS) --  An Airman from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., died Dec. 11 at his off-base residence as the result of an apparent gunshot wound .  

Senior Airman Michael Garcia is a member of the 55th Operations Support Squadron here.

Airman 1st Class Corey Hernandez, a member of the 55th Communications Squadron, has been arrested by the Bellevue Police Department on charges of manslaughter and use of a weapon to commit a felony, in the apparent accidental discharge of a firearm. He is currently being held at the Sarpy County jail.

Airman Garcia, 23, is originally from San Benito, Texas, enlisted in the Air Force in August 2005 and arrived at Offutt in April 2006.

This incident remains under investigation, and 55th Wing officials are fully cooperating with local authorities who have jurisdiction.