SAN ANTONIO — A U.S. Air Force service member was found dead in San Antonio on Monday morning, JBSA-Lackland officials said in a press release.
According to the release, officers with the San Antonio Police Department found the remains of the unidentified service member on an off-base residence at 10:19 a.m. Police arrived to conduct a wellness check on the individual.
He has now been identified as Alexsandro Santos Satey, 22. Officials say he took his own life.
The incident is currently under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates.
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