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Fort Carson Soldier Spc. Alex Ram Dies In Syria

(CBS4) - A 20-year-old Fort Carson soldier has died in the Middle East. Spc. Alex Ram, who was from California, died on Tuesday from a non-combat related incident.

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(credit: U.S. Army Fort Carson)

Department of Defense officials said the death is under investigation.

Ram, from Rancho Cucamonga, received several awards from the Army. He was serving a tour of duty in Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve with the goal of eliminating the terrorist group ISIS.

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