LULAC demands outside investigation in Fort Hood soldier's death

The League of United Latin American Citizens is calling for an outside investigation into the death of a 21 year-old female soldier, as the Army says there are no signs of foul play surrounding the woman’s death.

Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz was found dead last Monday of an apparent suicide. She had previously complained to family members that she had been the target of sexual harassment and unwanted sexual advances on Fort Hood. LULAC spokesperson Analuisa Tapia spoke at a news conference on Friday.

“The is equally concerned over the reports from her family that their daughter was the target of repeated sexual harassment like demands an immediate, full and transparent investigation into these claims. This investigation needs to start now. It must be by an outside authority,” said Tapia

At a news conference earlier in the day at Fort Hood, General Sean C. Bernabe said their investigation had found no signs of foul play.