National Guard Identifies Soldier Who Died While Stationed at US Capitol

National Guard soldiers stand guard behind a security fence near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 4, 2021. Jim Urquhart/Reuters

The National Guard member who died while stationed in Washington as part of a mission to protect the U.S. Capitol has been identified as 26-year-old Specialist Justin Grennell.

Grennell, a member of the New York Army National Guard, was pronounced dead in his hotel room by medical personnel on Thursday after he was found unresponsive by his roommate, according to a statement. His death is currently being investigated by the Washington D.C. Metro Police.