BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Technical Sergeant Zechariah Casagranda, the assistant NCO in charge of 2nd Munitions Squadron line delivery, has been identified as the victim of the Jan. 23 fatal stabbing in the rear parking lot of Rockin Rodeo
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"The tragic loss of an Airman is a deep blow to the men and women of 2nd Munitions Squadron. Our unit is a close group, and in times like this we stand by to support each other and the Airman's family and friends," said Lt. Col. James Hendrickson, 2ndMUNS commander.
“We are with his family, confident in the support our Barksdale community offers to all touched by this tragedy. We will continue to work with local authorities throughout their investigation,” said Col. Kristin E. Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander.
Barksdale will host a private memorial service in memory of Tech Sgt. Casagranda for his family and friends.
All questions about the case and on-going investigation should be directed to Mark Natale of the Bossier City Police Department at 318-741-8662.