The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. James R. Worster, 24, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, died from a non-combat related incident on Sept. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq. Worster was assigned to the 10th Combat Support Hospital, 43rd Area Support Group, Fort Carson, Colo.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information related to this release the media can contact the Fort Carson public affairs office at (719) 526-1269.