Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi

An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed signs of injuries Friday and was taken to nearby Forrest General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, said Lt. Col Diedre D. Smith, a spokesperson for the Mississippi National Guard. The Illinois soldier was at Camp Shelby for a leadership school, Smith said.