1 Marine killed in shooting at Camp Lejeune

SGM Matthew Quick — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:16:12 -0400

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -A Marine standing guard at Camp Lejeune’s main gate Tuesday shot and killed another Marine, officials said.

The identity of the Marine killed in the 5:30 p.m. incident was not immediately released.

The U.S. Marine Corps said the incident is not being considered terrorism and there is not an active shooter on base.

The shooting is under investigation by Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Marine Corps said.

A Marine standing guard at Camp Lejeune’s main gate Tuesday shot and killed another Marine, officials said.

Response by SSG Nathan Bryant made Apr 9 at 2014 12:12 AM

SSG Nathan Bryant — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:12:40 -0400

I hate to speculate, but I am assuming that it would be over a personal issue regarding a spouse/girlfriend. That far too often is the case. I will have to look this story up. Unfortunately, we (generally speaking) fail to realize that to let go of someone or something is simply the most convenient way to make room for someone or something even better . . .

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 9 at 2014 7:34 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:34:52 -0400

Wow, so sad for both the deceased and if it was a ND, for his fellow Marine.

Response by Cpl Ricardo Toledo made Apr 9 at 2014 8:12 PM

Cpl Ricardo Toledo — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:12:52 -0400

I want to believe it was a horrible accident. Marines just don't go around shooting other Marines. Need to wait until further investigation is complete.

Response by PFC Steve Hagarty made Dec 30 at 2015 4:04 PM

PFC Steve Hagarty — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:04:16 -0500

The Marine shot was a friend of my son. He was standing guard duty so a friend of his could get married. I'm pretty sure he was in the 2nd Radio Battalion. He supposedly took an M4 round to the chest. Not sure on the details just exactly how that happened. The shooter was tried and sentenced to a short jail term (under 5 years I'm pretty sure) as it was determined to be accidental.

Response by PO2 Patrick Dwyer made Nov 28 at 2019 12:39 AM

PO2 Patrick Dwyer — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:39:50 -0500

Stationed at Lejuene late 60’s early 70 there was activities on base and in Jville Marines pitted against other marines resulting in many injuries and a few deaths. It is always unfortunate but not uncommon.