18 deaths in February investigated as possible suicides

18 deaths in February investigated as possible suicides
As many as 18 soldiers killed themselves in February, Army officials announced March 5.
By Michelle Tan - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Mar 5, 2009 11:35:09 EST

As many as 18 soldiers killed themselves in February, Army officials announced March 5.

Of the 18 cases in February, two are confirmed as suicides and 16 others remain under investigation. About 90 percent of such pending cases typically are ruled suicides.

Seventeen of the soldiers were male; one was female. Of the deaths, 14 occurred in the U.S. and four overseas.

Last month’s numbers are higher than the previous February, when 11 soldiers’ deaths were confirmed as suicides.
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