Captain Jonathan Nyle Muniz, 42, a Rocky Ford, Colorado native and Army officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, was found dead on January 8, 2015, near Fort Hood with an apparent gunshot wound. Muniz had served in the Army for 11 years and had deployed to Iraq (January 2005–January 2006) and Afghanistan (May 2010–April 2011). His decorations included the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and air assault and parachutist badges.

The circumstances of his death remain unclear and were under investigation; authorities had not released further details and there were no arrests, named suspects, or litigation reported. Muniz’s family and friends are mourning and seeking answers about what happened.

If anyone knew Captain Muniz, served with him, or has information about his movements around Fort Hood in early January 2015, please share what you know.