US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome in San Antonio

Patterson was taken to a hospital after Saturday's fall and later died

He was a 15-year service member from Fort Stewart, Georgia

Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2

Saturday: Patterson fell while rappelling from the rafters of the Alamodome before the game · After the fall: He was treated on the field for several minutes and taken away · Following the fall: Officials delayed the start of the game for about 10 minutes · After kickoff: UTSA played Navy and won 38-34 · After the incident: Patterson was taken to a hospital · Subsequently: Patterson died from his injuries

The military says an investigation is underway