Fort Campbell soldier killed by gunshot wound

Authorities say that a Fort Campbell, Ky., soldier died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head as he was driving down the interstate.

Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash around 6 p.m. CST Monday on Interstate 24 near Coopertown.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Kristin Helm said the 21-year-old soldier was found with a gunshot wound to his head. Investigators said the vehicle left the interstate and flipped over several times.

The name of the victim is being held pending notification of family.

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Schools, afterschool activities closed, Fort Campbell opens at noon

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools are closed today, as are Fort Campbell schools, because of inclement weather.

According to a news release this morning, Fort Campbell's other operations, which were delayed by the winter weather, resume today at noon.

All Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools after school activities have been canceled, according to a news release this morning.

"This includes games, practices, weightlifting and open facilities," schools spokeswoman Elise Shelton said in the release.

Austin Peay State University's main and Fort Campbell campuses are also closed today because of the snow.

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