`` He is a non-commissioned officer . ... Defense : Suspect struggled with fellow soldier over weapon , defense official says . Army Sgt . John Russell suspects in killings of five fellow soldiers . Russell , 21 , of Army serving third tour in Iraq . Military spokesman : Russell referred to counseling , had gun confiscated recently .
Defense : Suspect struggled with fellow soldier over weapon , defense official says . Army Sgt . John Russell suspects in killings of five fellow soldiers . Russell , 21 , of Army serving third tour in Iraq . Military spokesman : Russell referred to counseling , had gun confiscated recently .