Crime & Safety
Civilian Shoots, Kills Self at Camp Pendleton Golf Course
Law enforcement officials are investigating a self-inflicted death that occured at 9:30 a.m. at the Marine Memorial Golf Course.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA -- Law enforcement officials are investigating a Monday morning suicide on Camp Pendleton, base public affairs reports.
Police responded to an incident on the Marine Memorial Golf Course at 9:30 a.m. Monday, where a civilian later sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to a base release.
The person was pronounced dead at 10:35 a.m. by base emergency personnel.
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It was not immediately clear what might have led to the gunfire.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating the incident and the golf course remains closed.
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Officials have not release the name or gender of the individual.
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