LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Officials with the Department of Defense have identified a soldier killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.
Richmond native Spc. Ryan Riley, 22 died Saturday in the Ninawa Province. Officials say he was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Details surrounding that incident have not been released.
According to the DoD, Riley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell Kentucky.
The incident is under investigation.
"Our hearts are broken for the family of this young Kentucky soldier," said Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. "May God bring peace and comfort to those grieving as only He can."
Bevin will direct flags at state facilities lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of Spc. Riley's interment and he encourages individuals, businesses, organizations, and government agencies to join in this tribute.
