FORT RILEY, Kan. – A 1st Infantry Division Soldier who was found dead in his vehicle Saturday ( March 19 )  has been identified.

The Army confirms that Sgt. Shaun Covington, 25, was a signal support noncommissioned officer assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div. He arrived at Fort Riley in February 2013. Covington deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from April 2011 through April 2012 and Operation Inherent Resolve from June 2014 to March 2015.

The Riley County Police Department is investigating Covington’s death but they have confirmed that no foul play is suspected. Police responded to Annenerg Park Saturday morning where they found Covington dead in his vehicle with an apparent gun shot wound.

“The Quarterhorse squadron is deeply saddened by the loss of Sgt.
Covington,” said Lt. Col. Bradley Laauwe, commander of 1st Sqdn., 4th Cav.
Regt. “We are prepared to support Shaun’s family and friends during this
difficult time.”