U.S. Air Force Academy investigating Texas cadet death

Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce photo courtesy U.S. Air Force Academy.

The U.S. Air Force Academy says it is investigating the death of one of its cadets who was from Thrall, Texas.

In a post on social media, the U.S. Air Force Academy says Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce, who was 19, was found unconscious in her dorm on September 4. 

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Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful. 

The cause of death is under investigation.