Airman found dead in his Alamogordo home
Duane Barbati
A 22-year-old Holloman airman was found dead in his Alamogordo home Tuesday morning, according to a 49th Wing Public Affairs press release.
The release states that Senior Airman Zachary Hudson was found around 10:54 a.m. Tuesday.
According to Alamogordo Police Department reports APD officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Crews Avenue around 10:54 a.m. in reference to an unresponsive man.
Upon arrival officers located Hudson with no signs of life, according to the report.
According to the report, APD detectives continue their investigation into the cause of Hudson's death.
A field deputy from the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator pronounced Hudson deceased, according to the report.
An autopsy will be conducted in Albuquerque by OMI to determine the cause of Hudson's death.
The Holloman 49th Wing release states that no foul play is suspected at this time but the Office of Special Investigation continues their investigation into Hudson's death.
"It's standard for any Air Force death (for OSI to investigate)," 49th Wing Public Affairs Capt. Phillip Davis said. "It's not a suspicious death in anyway. OSI is trying to determine the cause of death."
According to the 49th Wing's release, Airman Hudson worked as an Emergency Action Controller for the wing at Holloman.
Hudson's primary responsibilities involved processing all key messages on behalf of the Wing Commander for the installation under 24-hour operations, the release stated.
He is survived by his mother and father.
"Holloman is deeply saddened by this loss," 49th Wing commander Col. Robert Kiebler stated in the release. "Please keep the members of team Holloman in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this tragedy."
Holloman Airmen in need of support or assistance can contact a chaplain at 575-572-7211 or the Traumatic Stress Response Team at 575-572-5676 during normal duty hours. After hours, either agency can be reached 24/7 at 575-572-7575. Details regarding a memorial service will be released as soon as arrangements are made.