A National Guard soldier assigned to the Washington, D.C. mission died in an off-duty incident in the nation’s capital, officials confirmed Monday.

Alabama National Guard Staff Sgt. Jacob Bobby Hill was assigned to Joint Task Force-D.C., the name of the mission for troops who have been mobilized to the district under the direction of President Donald Trump.

Hill died Nov. 13, 2025, as a result of a “non-duty-related incident in Washington, D.C.,” JTF-DC officials told Task & Purpose on Monday. Hill was originally from Sylacauga, Alabama, and served as a squad leader with the 1166th Military Police Company.

It’s not clear what led to Hill’s death. Army officials did not respond to Task & Purpose inquiries about the incident, citing an ongoing investigation.

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