A sailor aboard the San Diego-based destroyer USS Halsey died on March 16 while on deployment in the Indian Ocean, according to the Navy’s 7th Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan.
“Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Elijah Riddle … was found unresponsive in their berthing while underway,” the Navy said in a statement.
“Efforts to revive the Sailor were unsuccessful, and they were subsequently pronounced deceased. A Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) has been deployed to the ship and grief and counseling services are being provided to our Sailors.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sailor’s family, friends, and coworkers during this time. The circumstances of the death are currently under investigation.”
Further details were not available.
The Halsey is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer that is part of the Navy’s 3rd Fleet presence in San Diego. Local warships periodically work on a temporary basis with the 7th Fleet.
