"Marine fires gun at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune"

RallyPoint Shared Content — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:46:29 -0400

From: WCTI

CAMP LEJEUNE, Onslow County - Marine Corps officials confirmed a Marine fired a gun at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.

Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Director Nat Fahy said it happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 16.

Fahy said the Marine was being taken to the hospital while in the custody of Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement. That's when Fahy said the Marine grabbed an officer's gun and fired it one time in the hospital waiting room.

The Marine was quickly restrained and later admitted to the Naval Hospital where he remains under supervised care. Fahy added there were no injuries and no indication the act was premeditated or criminal.

Fahy said in order to protect the privacy of the Marine, no other information will be released regarding his hospitalization. No charges have been filed at this time.

Because a base law enforcement officer's weapon was involved, NCIS will be handling an independent investigation.

http://m.wcti12.com/news/shooting-reported-at-naval-hospital-camp-lejeune/34804830

Marine fires gun at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps officials confirmed a Marine fired a gun at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.

Response by Sgt Joshua Anderson made Aug 20 at 2015 10:49 AM

Sgt Joshua Anderson — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:49:19 -0400

And with the gate guard being shot and killed last year, I'm sure this guy is going to get his balls nailed to the wall.

Response by PO2 Pete Donahue made Aug 20 at 2015 10:49 AM

PO2 Pete Donahue — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:49:54 -0400

Why is this news? It sounds like the service member was mentally ill to begin with. This is about as relevant as a "desk pop".. Glad no one was injured.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 20 at 2015 11:19 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:19:50 -0400

Seeing that he does have mental issues, punishment shouldn't be too severe... Hopefully he gets the help he needs first so he, at least, is aware and understands what he did. Thankfully, no one was injured or killed... It would be nice if mental hospitals were in existence now, like they used to be, but properly operated and staffed. It won't completely alleviate issues like this, but at least there would be no weapons (guns) available as they were not allowed on/inside the premises, at least that's what I've been told.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 20 at 2015 12:42 PM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:42:25 -0400

"Marine Corp Civilian Law Enforcement"?

What the hell is that? Haven't heard of it.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 20 at 2015 12:58 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:58:07 -0400

Wow...... I wouldn't want to be his Team or Squad leader right now. PSG maybe...

Response by PO2 Ron Burling made Aug 20 at 2015 2:18 PM

PO2 Ron Burling — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:18:45 -0400

"Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement"?
The last I heard, that was NCIS, so they are investigating themselves? What could go wrong with that?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 21 at 2015 6:47 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 06:47:17 -0400

I'm just hoping that the civilian Marine Corps police officer was downloaded. Permanently.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 22 at 2015 2:14 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 02:14:05 -0400

I wonder if this marine has PTSD