NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

August 3, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-05C


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARINE DIES OF NON-HOSTILE GUNSHOT WOUND

FOB DUKE - A Marine assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit died today as a result of a non-hostile gunshot wound.

The Marine's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

The incident is under investigation.

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