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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.
Shrapnel from artillery rounds fired by the U.S. Marine Corps during a celebration in front of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth detonated prematurely and struck a patrol car, the California Highway Patrol said.
The Vice President had traveled to California for exercises marking the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.
A live artillery blast over closed Interstate 5 at a US Marine Corps event sparks controversy and damages vehicles. The incident renews criticism over live-fire exercises near civilian infrastructure during a high-profile event attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Gavin Newsom bashed JD Vance, saying he was "reckless" to move forward with a 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps., where shrapnel hit security detail vehicles
According to California Highway Patrol, the explosive ordinance that was fired over the freeway detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a patrol vehicle.
Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton on Saturday for the event. That’s led to planned freeway closures near the base.
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