24-year-old Concord solder dies in Iraq

A 24-year-old soldier from Concord was killed Thursday in Tallil, Iraq, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.

U.S. Army Pfc. Scott G. Barnett died of injuries received while supporting combat operations, according to the Department of Defense.

He was assigned to the 412th Aviation Support Battalion, 12 Combat Aviation Brigade.