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