Marine dies in ‘routine military operations’ at Camp Pendleton

Danielle Dawson
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Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to say the Marine died Tuesday.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton died during “routine military operations” Tuesday night, military officials confirmed.

The servicemember was pronounced dead at 5 p.m. on base, according to military officials.

Details about what led up to their death were not disclosed, aside from identifying that the servicemember was a part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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Camp Pendleton officials say the death remains under investigation. The identity of the Marine will be released a day after their family is notified, officials added.

No additional information was immediately available.

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