Fort Bliss soldier who died in barracks was connected to Asia Graham

A 20-year-old soldier assigned to the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, died Monday after first responders found her unresponsive in her barracks room, according to a Fort Bliss press release.

Pvt. Marriah Pouncy’s death “is believed to be an isolated incident,” the release said. Investigators do not suspect foul play, it added.

However, local news media reported that Pouncy was in a romantic relationship with Pfc. Asia Graham, a fellow Fort Bliss soldier who also died in her barracks room Dec. 31. Graham’s death was caused by ingesting a mixture of fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids.