FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — An 18-year-old soldier was killed during training at a rifle range Friday, according to officials at the military base.

The soldier, from California, was assigned to the 1st Battalion 48th Infantry Regiment. He was pronounced dead at the training site about 10:30 a.m. No other soldiers were injured, officials said.

The soldier has not been identified. Fort Leonard Wood law enforcement and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division are investigating.

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District, which includes the base, said in a Facebook post that he was devastated by the news.

"Our nation sends its best to FLW and we must ensure it maintains the highest safety standards," Alford wrote.

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