The Defense Department says 19-year-old Pvt. Danny Chen, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Fort Wainwright, died Monday in Afghanistan's Kandahar Province. (Courtesy U.S. Army Alaska) |
Spc. Ryan Offutt is one of eight soldiers charged in the death of 19-year-old Pvt. Danny Chen, who shot himself in a guard tower three months into his tour in Afghanistan on Oct. 3.
Chen's relatives have said the New York City native was teased during training because he was Chinese-American and was subjected to brutal hazing in Afghanistan.
The U.S. military said Monday that an army hearing has recommended Offutt face court-martial on 11 charges, including assault, negligent homicide, and reckless endangerment.
The hearing ended Sunday.
The regional U.S. military commander will make a final decision on any court martial.
