Oct 30, 2016

Two-star general committed suicide days before he was to take charge of US space and missile defense, Army investigation says - Oct 30, 2016

Major General John Rossi (pictured), 55, died on July 31 at his home near Huntsville, Alabama, two days before he was to be put in charge of the Army's space and missile defense command
  • Major General John Rossi, 55, found dead in July near Huntsville, Alabama
  • The Army said Friday it has determined the cause of death was suicide
  • Death happened two days before Rossi was scheduled to start his new role
  • Rossi, a 33-year veteran, had a wife, three children and a granddaughter