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Fort Jackson basic trainee dies after exercise

The news release said Wynn "became unresponsive during structured and disciplined pickup." She was given life-saving measures then declared dead at 2:30 p.m. at the local hospital.
Posted 2024-05-03T14:28:32+00:00 - Updated 2024-05-03T14:28:32+00:00

A Fort Jackson basic trainee died Monday after an exercise on post, according to a news release from Fort Jackson.

According to the release, Pfc. Veronica L. Wynn, 39, was a basic combat training trainee from the 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment.

The news release said Wynn “became unresponsive during structured and disciplined pickup.” She was given life-saving measures then declared dead at 2:30 p.m. at the local hospital.

Wynn is from Hurtsboro, Alabama.

Authorities are investigating her death, the news release said.

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