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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) received a response to her April 4th letter to the U.S. Marine Corps seeking further clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of Private Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor. In the letter, Brigadier General David J. Furness detailed two ongoing investigations into Private Siddiqui’s March 18th death, as well as disciplinary action taken against commanding officers at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

“My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Siddiqui family who need and deserve answers about the death of their son, a class valedictorian who was loved by all who knew him,” said Dingell. “It is critical that the investigations into his death be conducted in a thorough and unbiased manner, but they must also be completed as soon as possible to bring much-needed closure to his family and our community. I will continue working to ensure the Siddiqui family has the resources and support they need during the ongoing investigations and beyond, and will remain fully engaged with the Marine Corps and all stakeholders to ensure we have a clear picture of what happened, including the actions that led to the June 6th discharge of a commanding officer at Parris Island. This is the very least Private Siddiqui’s family and our community deserve.”

The letter from Brigadier General Furness can be read here. To read Dingell’s April 4th letter, please click here.