
YUMA, Ariz. — A soldier from San Luis who survived two previous injuries while deployed in Iraq has been killed in action during his third combat tour, a family member said.
The family of Army Sgt. Ismael Solorio, 21, was told of his death by military officials April 9, said his younger brother, Jesus Solorio.
The military has not officially confirmed his death, following a policy of waiting at least 24 hours after the family is notified before making an announcement.
“I was shocked,” said Jesus Solorio, an English tutor at Arizona Western College in San Luis.
Ismael Solorio was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, based at Fort...