Posted on Wed, Mar. 17, 2004
Colo. Soldier Back From Iraq Kills Self
Associated Press
MONUMENT, Colo. - A Special Forces soldier shot himself to death during a confrontation with police about three weeks after he returned from Iraq, authorities said.
Chief Warrant Officer William Howell was following his wife around the front yard with a handgun when officers arrived Sunday night in response to a 911 call from the woman. When police officers ordered him to drop his weapon, Howell shot himself, authorities said.
A police officer also fired, hitting Howell in the right arm, Monument police Sgt. Richard Tudor said. An autopsy showed Howell was killed by his own bullet.
Howell's wife was treated for a head injury. Three children inside the home were not hurt.
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