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Texas National Guardsman dies while on COVID-19 mission in Laredo, officials say

Spc. Michael Razvillas, 44, died Tuesday; Texas Military Department investigating

Spc. Michael Razvillas (KSAT)

LAREDO, Texas – A Texas National Guardsman from Bandera County died in his hotel room while on a COVID-19 response mission in Laredo, according to the Texas Military Department officials.

Spc. Michael Razvillas, 44 -- of Pipe Creek, Texas -- died of an unknown cause Tuesday, officials said.

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Razvillas was a military intelligence systems maintainer in San Antonio. He joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2016 after serving in the U.S. Army, officials said.

ā€œThe Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to Spc. Razvilla’s family,ā€ said Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris, the Adjutant General of Texas. ā€œWe are deeply saddened by this loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and fellow service members.ā€

The Texas Miltary Department said unit leadership will provide support to Razvillas’ family.

The death remains under investigation, according to officials.