Navy investigating several apparent suicides among crew of USS George Washington

The U.S. Navy has begun an investigation after a rash of confirmed or suspected suicide deaths among sailors on the crew of the USS George Washington. Three sailors died within one week of each other, the Navy confirmed to CBS News. The investigation will aim to determine if there were any underlying causes that led crew members to take their own lives.

Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Mikail Sharp and Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Natasha Huffman were found dead on April 9 and 10 at separate sites away from the aircraft carrier. Virginia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to CBS News that both deaths were determined to be suicides.