More remains of Sgt. La David Johnson found in Niger [View all]

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The Department of Defense said “additional remains” of Miami Gardens husband and father Sgt. La David Johnson were found in Niger, where Johnson and three other sergeants were killed in an Oct. 4 ambush.

A statement from DOD Chief Spokesperson Dana White read, “On Nov. 12, 2017, a joint U.S Africa Command military investigation team discovered additional human remains at the site where Sgt. La David T. Johnson's body was recovered following the Oct. 4 attack. Today, we can confirm that the Armed Forces Medical Examiner has positively identified these remains as those of Sgt. Johnson.

“The department continues to conduct a detailed and thorough investigation into the deaths of Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, and Sgt. La David T. Johnson. We extend our deepest condolences to all of the families of the fallen.”

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, a longtime friend of Johnson’s family, wondered Tuesday why the White House doesn’t issue a full report on the attack instead of the information dripping out to the media: “He left a gold star family. And to learn about his final moments on TV and in the newspaper is a shame for this nation.”

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I cannot imagine what this poor family must be going through.