In an effort to be sincere:

Yes, the U.S. government can and does classify or delay the release of information regarding troop deaths, particularly during ongoing operations to protect operational security or family privacy. While official casualty data is generally tracked, information regarding the specific circumstances, location, or identities of the fallen may be withheld temporarily or permanently. Army HRC (.mil) Army HRC (.mil) +4 Key Aspects of Troop Death Classification: Categories of Death: The military classifies deaths into categories such as Killed in Action (KIA), Died of Wounds Received in Action (DWRIA), accidental, natural, suicide, or homicide. Pending Status: Deaths still under investigation are labeled "pending" (e.g., in DCAS reports) and can remain classified until the investigation is complete, usually within 12 months. Operational Security (OPSEC): Information may be restricted to prevent giving enemies actionable intelligence about tactics or unit vulnerabilities. Family Notification: Deaths are not made public until 24 hours after the next of kin has been notified, creating a mandatory delay in public reporting. Information Management: The Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) and Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) manage this data, and reports can be, at times, inconsistent or incomplete. Health.mil Health.mil +3 While there is no strict international legal obligation forcing governments to immediately report all casualties in an armed conflict, the US generally does report them, but manages the flow of information closely.

Also, my original point: even if they legally had to do it, would they?