Overview
- Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, originally from Hamilton, Ont., died near Riga on Jan. 29 during his first overseas deployment.
- He had served nearly three years and was posted to the 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown.
- The Department of National Defence says there is no indication the incident poses an increased threat to other deployed members.
- Officials say further details will not be released to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation led by Latvian authorities.
- Senior military leaders offered condolences, and Halmagean was serving with Operation Reassurance, Canada’s lead NATO brigade in Latvia with roughly 2,000 troops extended through 2029.