Soldier Charged In Fort Bragg Ambush

The Army sergeant accused of killing one soldier and injuring 18 others in a predawn sniper attack has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder, the Army said Saturday.

Sgt. William J. Kreutzer also was charged with assault and weapons violations in the Oct. 27 ambush on members of the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, a statement from the fort said.

Proceedings to summon a military grand jury, similar to those of a civilian grand jury, were expected to be ordered by Kreutzer’s brigade commander Monday, the statement said.