A soldier was found dead Wednesday morning inside a barracks at Fort Meade in northwestern Anne Arundel County.

The soldier, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead around 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Barracks.

Military Police Investigation (MPI) and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were notified and responded to the scene.

Fort Meade officials say there were no indications of self-harm or foul play, but CID has taken over the investigation.

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With more than 64,000 employees, Fort Meade is the Army’s second largest installation based on population, according to its website. The employees represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. The National Security Agency is among the more than 100 agencies located there.

The 5,400-acre post is located east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, between Routes 175 and 198.

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