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Shaw airman's death ruled a suicide

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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC (WIS) -

Officials at Shaw Air Force Base say the recent death of an airman has been ruled an "apparent suicide".

Investigators say 21-year-old Alyssa A. Deveny was found dead in her home around 2 p.m.

"The men and women of Team Shaw are grieving the loss of a member of our Air Force family," said Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time."

Deveny had been stationed at Shaw since March 2010.

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