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Naval Academy is investigating the death of a 20-year-old midshipman from Morris County.

Authorities say Kyle Philbert James, a junior at the military school and a native of Whippany in Hanover Township, was first reported missing on October 9th after failing to show up for his classes.

According to reports, James' mother received a call from the Academy that evening stating he couldn't be located and later confirmed his death.

The Naval Academy hasn't released details about where or how James was found and says the circumstances are under investigation.

In a statement, officials there said, "It is painful to lose a member of our Naval Academy family and, as we attempt to better understand this tremendous loss, we offer our deepest condolences to Philbert James' family, close friends, classmates, and company mates."

James was majoring in history and was a member of the school's gospel choir.

Congresswoman and gubernatorial nominee Mikey Sherrill also extended condolences to his family saying she was proud to nominate Kyle to the Academy.

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