On Thursday, the body of a 21-year-old cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado was discovered in his dorm room, prompting an investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Identified as Alexander Quiros of Colorado Springs, the cadet was found with “injuries” and pronounced dead by the El Paso County coroner, according to an academy spokesperson. As of Friday, the cause of death remained under investigation, with no further details released. Lt. Gen Michelle Johnson, the school’s superintendent, extended condolences to Quiros’s family and friends, emphasizing the academy’s commitment to supporting them during this challenging time. Quiros, a senior majoring in astronautical engineering, was remembered by the Air Force community following the tragic discovery.
