Nicholas E. Young faces charges of negligent homicide and dereliction of duty in connection with the shooting death of Gentrit Rexhepi, according to Army Master Sgt. Lisa Hunter, a division spokeswoman.
Evidence released so far indicates the shooting was accidental.
Young is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment. The arraignment hearing is scheduled to occur between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Rose Barracks' courtroom in Bad Kreuznach. At the hearing, the Army formally will notify Young of the charges against him, and he may enter a plea, though he is not obligated to do so, Hunter said. If found guilty of both charges, Young faces a maximum of 3 years in prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonorable discharge. The shooting occurred July 10 while Young's unit was working on fences at a Kosovar school.