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Marine Corps artillery mishap part of unusual firing over highway
The US Marine Corps is no stranger to firing live ordnance as part training, but it had been years — more than 70, according to one US official — since Marines had fired artillery over a stretch of the I-5 interstate in California like they did last weekend during the Corps’ 250th birthday celebration.

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Artillery Mishap During Marines Event Sends Shrapnel Flying Toward Highway Patrol Vehicles
Shrapnel damaged vehicle during Marine Corps demonstration: California Highway Patrol
'0% malfunction rate,' until now: How military's plan to fire munitions over I-5 went awry
It was supposed to be a boisterous event at Camp Pendleton celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps that included a live simulation of a beach assault by sea and air.

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Artillery Shell Detonates During Marines’ Celebration, Hits CHP Vehicle
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Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle
CHP reports artillery shrapnel strikes patrol vehicle over I-5
“This was an unusual and concerning situation,” said CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado. “It is highly uncommon for any live-fire or explosive training activity to occur over an active freeway.

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How military's 'safe' plan to fire munitions over Interstate 5 went off the rails with CHP cruiser hit
Shrapnel struck CHP vehicle during Marine celebration demo over I-5, agency says

New details revealed after Marine Corps live-fire round hits patrol car near Camp Pendleton

California Highway Patrol releases report on artillery mishap that struck patrol car during Marine Corps anniversary celebration attended by Vice President JD Vance.
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US Marine killed in possible road rage shooting in North Carolina

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Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California's I-5 freeway during demonstration: CHP

The artillery rounds were fired over Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton in San Diego as part of a military demonstration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.

Patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marine Corps live-fire demo at celebration attended by JD Vance

Metal shrapnel from Marine Corps live-fire training struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on the same day as Vice President JD Vance's visit to Camp Pendleton.
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Marine Corps Marathon happening as planned this weekend, bringing road closures

The Marine Corps Marathon is still happening this weekend despite the government shutdown, bringing numerous road closures to Arlington. Now in its 50th year, the sold-out race -- one of the largest marathons in the country -- will begin as scheduled on Sunday morning,

California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills

California authorities say metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell hit and damaged a state highway patrol vehicle as the Marine Corps fired live rounds over a freeway during exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance.
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Marine Corps IDs Pilot Killed in Southern California Helicopter Crash

A decorated Marine pilot was killed last week after an AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter crashed in a Southern California desert during a training flight. The U.S. Marine Corps identified Maj. Tyler Braconi,

'First to fight': Marine VP JD Vance marks Corps’ 250th as Hegseth says unity, not ‘diversity,' is strength

Vice President JD Vance rang in the Marine Corps’ 250th at Camp Pendleton, praising fellow Marines after an assault demo and pledging they are ready to fight and win.

Marine, a dad of 2, fatally shot in chest during fight on the road, NC cops say

As an active duty Marine, he dedicated his life not only to serving his country but, above all, to caring for and protecting his family.”

Marine who was ‘devoted husband, loving father’ killed in road rage shooting

James Wells, 43, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing Dylan Rasmussen, a 31-year-old Marine and father of two, in a road rage incident. The suspect appeared in court Monday, where the district court judge increased his bond to $500,000.

What to know about the 50th Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary in October, and for the first time, access to the start and finish areas will be restricted to registered runners only.

Marine Vet Rideshare Driver Found Dead on Roadside — 3 Teens Charged, 1 Could Face Death Penalty

Three teenagers are facing charges after a U.S. Marine Corps veteran was found dead on the side of the road last month in Harris County, Texas.
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