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Authorities were called to the scene at Marine Corps Base Quantico around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, where they found one Marine dead at a barracks, base commander Col. David W. Maxwell told reporters.
Authorities later found a second victim dead, along with the body of the suspected gunman, who died of self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A base spokesman initially described the situation as a standoff. Maxwell said later in the morning that there was no standoff. Base spokesman Lt. Agustin Solivan later clarified that after the first shooting, police had the shooter "isolated" in a barracks dorm room at the base's Officer Candidates School.
No names were immediately released but officials said all three were staff members at the school.
Solivan said the shooting was isolated to the school and authorities were confident there were no other casualties. The base was put on lockdown after the shooting but the lockdown was lifted early Friday. During the lockdown, residents were warned over a loudspeaker to stay inside.
The shooting is the second tragedy the Marine Corps has faced this week. Seven members of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force were killed Monday when a mortar shell exploded in its firing tube during an exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada. Eight others were injured.
In a statement, Pentagon press secretary George Little said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was saddened to learn of the shooting.
"This tragedy, as well as the tragedy in Nevada earlier this week, took the lives of Marines who volunteered to serve their nation," Little said. "His heart and his prayers are with them and their families."
The Quantico base, which is about 37 miles south of Washington, is also home to the FBI's training academy. Its Officer Candidates School is the equivalent of basic training for Marines interested in becoming officers.
According to a Marine Corps website, the mission of Officer Candidates School is to train, screen and evaluate candidates. The training includes both academics and physical training such as endurance hikes and obstacles courses. Candidates are evaluated on leadership potential as well as moral, physical and academic strengths. Candidates must also demonstrate a grasp of battlefield-tested leadership traits, the website says.
Marines become second lieutenants on graduation from the school's 10-week program.
In 2010, the Quantico base was one of several targets of an ex-Marine reservist who, during five nighttime shootings, fired on military targets including the Pentagon. Yonathan Melaku, on two separate occasions, fired at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico. No one was injured and Melaku was ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison.
MATTHEW BARAKAT,Associated Press
Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
97 Entries
keith rragan
March 31, 2013
So sorry of your lost
Lew
March 30, 2013
Sad
March 29, 2013
Isaiah 2:4: "And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plow-shares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.
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gerald pendleton
March 29, 2013
So so sorry don't no what to say but so so sorry we will pray for the families
L E
March 28, 2013
Sympathy to the family and friends. May you find comfort in the words found in God's Word at Johns 5:28-29
G Willis
March 28, 2013
My condolence to the families of the shooting victims. During this difficult time do find comfort in God's words at Proverbs 2:22 which tells there will be a time when there is no more crime, violence, or war.
Dwayne Bickham
March 28, 2013
rest in peace
Shelley
March 28, 2013
May the God of comfort, give comfort to the mourning families, In their moment of grief.
Elnora Wright
March 28, 2013
Bless him and family
Gloria
March 27, 2013
My condolence to everyone who this tragedy affected as well as the 7 marines who lost their lives last week. May God have them in their glory and give the families strebght to overcome this tragedy!
LT
March 26, 2013
My condolences to the shooting victims, may the God of all hope and comfort be with all of the families.
Florida
March 26, 2013
Families and Friends - Your loved ones will remain in the hearts of our country forever. I pray God's love will grant you peace during this most difficult time. God bless you and God Bless America.
kelly chauvin
March 26, 2013
may you rest in peace with our lord and saviour jesus christ.... He is the ressurection and the life..
March 26, 2013
Quantico as Shooting Victims;
Gone too soon! Such a tragic.
D. Burg
Connie Converse
March 26, 2013
rest in peace
Gods Wisdom
Debra n Bob
March 25, 2013
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Debra n Bob
March 25, 2013
Emma Jean and Family
March 25, 2013
Families and Friends,
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss."May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all."(Galatians 1:3) The Living Bible (Paraphrased)
Our deepest sympathy is with you all.
March 25, 2013
Semper Fi
G. Freeman
March 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 25, 2013
May the peace of God help you all to cope during these days of deep sorrow.
March 25, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 25, 2013
Sincere condolences to family and friends and comfort.Eccl.9:11.
Mary
March 25, 2013
Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of so many innocent lives. May the families find comfort in Psalms 145: 17, 18. Take care.
March 25, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
March 25, 2013
This was such a senseless tragedy. May the God of tender mercies carry the families through this stressful time. Romans 15:33.
Juanita Babb
March 25, 2013
May God be able to grant the families of the victims peace and understanding during this trying time of their life. No words can explain the sorrow I feel for your loss. May God Bless.
March 25, 2013
Thank you.
James Brazeal
March 25, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeanne & Sheree Katzman~McCormick
March 24, 2013
We Send our heartfelt condolences at the loss of your loved ones. A nation grieves for you. May God be your divine light at this sorrowful time
March 24, 2013
Because of your courage and perseverance and undying love of your country, we can be safe from tyranny and terroristic attacks. Thank You. Rest in heaven.
March 24, 2013
Our hearts with the surviving members of this tragedy. Romans 15:34.
Renee barganier
March 24, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss!! May they rest in gods arms now!!
March 24, 2013
May our Lord hold the families in his arms during this painful time.
From a Quantico Marine Mom
Asia & Alexis
March 24, 2013
To the families of the Quantico Shooting Victims,
We are sorry for your loss. Do not underestimate the power of prayer. God the "Hearer of Prayer" promises to give strength to those broken at heart.
you have wings now
Michael Lloyd
March 23, 2013
Semper Fidelis!! Rest in peace my brother & sister in arms!! I'll join you in Valhalla when our Lord tells me it's my time!!
March 23, 2013
R.I.P MY FELLOW SOLDIERS.... YOU ALL WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS
A.D.
March 23, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones in this unfortunate event. May the day come when we see true peace on earth, and violence of all sorts put to and end. Isaiah 2:4
March 23, 2013
LORD have mercy on us..
God help us. We lift all involved up to you. Restore order on earth..we cannot do this without you, Father, Amen.
Natalia Holm
c p
March 23, 2013
Praying for peace and strength
Sarah Walker
March 23, 2013
Prayers to all touched by this tragic event.
Mom of a Marine
Lisa Schulz
March 23, 2013
In our thoughts and prayers.
March 23, 2013
The lost of a loved one because of war is so sad. May the God of comfort bless the family.
T. P.
March 23, 2013
Dear families of the victims, I am so truly sorry for your loss. Isaiah 2:4 and also Psalms 46:9 gives us the comforting hope that soon we will have world peace by the hand of God.
March 23, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Quantico families during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Malone Family
March 23, 2013
May our Creator comfort you during this time of sorrow; many people are spiritually strengthen by reading the Scriptures to learn their love one is no longer suffering with any sicknesses. (Genesis 2:7; 3:19)
Kathy Binkley
March 23, 2013
They are in are prays
carol shrope
March 23, 2013
R.I.P. Soldiers
March 23, 2013
My prayers for the families, such a value of human life to be lost. Yes, the angels cried....Go rest high on that mountain, Marines; your service was not in vain...
Button B. Boyd (Ms.)
Former Marine Mom - never an ex...
Jill
March 23, 2013
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
DEBRA CEOL
March 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
DEBRA CEOL
March 23, 2013
March 23, 2013
At this difficult time of pain and sorrow, know that out country is eternally grateful for the service of your loved ones. May their souls rest in peace and may your families find comfort at this time for you loss. With deepest sympathy.
Becky Liberty
Nina
March 23, 2013
God give you strength during this difficult time and may he bless our troops. So sorry for your losses.
March 23, 2013
May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC
Lynn Morris
March 23, 2013
To the families and friends of the two victims in this tragedy, you have my prayers and deepest sympathies for this senseless act of violence. Know that with sacrifice comes reward, and these two brave individuals now reside in the land of light and joy in God's Heavenly Kingdom. To the other family, I can't begin to understand the pain you must be going through, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well. God Bless you all!!!!
March 23, 2013
Rest in peace ~
March 23, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the families. May you draw close to God at this difficult time.James4:8
March 23, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing death will one day be no more. For God has promised.
Pam Jarowitz
March 23, 2013
Prayers and thoughts to familes and friends. God bless
Mycena Dickerson
March 23, 2013
I'm am sorry for the lost your family is experiencing. Stories of innocent people being killed has become common place in our world today. Worldwide people long for such violence to end. We are so sorry for the innocent victims. We will pray that God's Kingdom mention in Matthew 6:10 will come quickly !
Peggy Wolfe
March 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy Morisen
March 23, 2013
Very sad. Prayers going out to families and the USMC family. Semper Fi
March 22, 2013
MY PRAYERS AN THOUGHTS. ARE WITH THE FAMILY I WAS SO SADDEN TOO HEAR D NEWS. MY SON IS STATION THERE. MY CONDOLENCES I WILL PRAY FOR THE FAMILY. I KNOW THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME U HAVE TO. KNOW THEY ARE IN. A BETTER PLACE. IAM SO SORRY AGAIN FOR YOUR LOSS
Joseph E. Moody (Veterans Affairs)
March 22, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Louise Palmer
March 22, 2013
praying for the families
D Mayle
March 22, 2013
God Bless the familie's during this tragedy.
The Carey Family
March 22, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all,during this most difficult time. Deepest sympathy to your family's & friends. May you find some comfort in knowing others care & share your loss. A greatful nation, thanks you for your service. God bless you all.
FF
March 22, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Be assured of God's love and comfort.1 John 3:20- God is greater than our hearts and knows all things.
Jon Ward
March 22, 2013
God bless the family's you are in my prayers
God Bless... A Marine Mom
March 22, 2013
Heartfelt prayers are being said for all those who are affected, and suffer, because of this horrific incident.
kevin kelly
March 22, 2013
R.I.P. to the two innocent victims.
mary tayor
March 22, 2013
God bless,like the song say's" go rest high on that mountain". May god be with the families.
March 22, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dee Banse
March 22, 2013
May the peace that only comes from our precious Savior be yours always.
March 22, 2013
As a career Marine, I'm so saddened. To think that one of their own did this!!! Semper Fi! Corinne Anderson, Mt. Shasta, Ca.
Cathy Limbert
March 22, 2013
My son was a Marine, stationed at Cherry Point, Havelock , NC. First, I'd like to say that our children give up their lives to learn to protect our US. Many make it a life career, while others put in their time and return to their homes. The one thing that a parent, wife, husband, grandma, grandfather, and partners in life, does not want to see and that's the chaplain at their door. To the parents and family and friends of the Marine killed, I would like to say God Bless you and thank you! You are truly a hero to all of us. Your children gave the greatest gift of all, their lives. As the parents and other family members, you can hold tight in your heart the type of soldier you raised! Praise them for all their lives, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Erica Broadway
March 22, 2013
It is comforting to know that Jesus, the Ruler of God's Kingdom, is called the “Prince of Peace,” and he will ensure that “to peace there will be no end.”—Isaiah 9:6, 7
Tippy McNear
March 22, 2013
May you all rest in peace.
Remember
Bob n Debbie Feightner
March 22, 2013
and the Angels Cried
Bob n Debbie Feightner
March 22, 2013
Bob n Debbie
March 22, 2013
Prayers goes out to the FAmilys ,may our Lord comfort you and keep you in his Grace during your time of need.This is truly such a Tragedy for not only The Familys but to all of us who Appreciate the Detication that our Soldiers give for our safety and we Thank them.RIP our Fallen Soldeiers in Arms
Victoria&Andrew ~:~
March 22, 2013
Is been more
then enough
of Sadness..
Family
of Condolences
Thoughts of Love'
GodBlessThe World
(IS TIME TO END VIOLENCE)
March 22, 2013
Sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies. May God Bless Them. Lorena and Gary Templet, Bayou Pigeon, LA
Hatch and Hayden families
March 22, 2013
To these wonderful families: may you find comfort in knowing the love and prayers of many are with you until you are reunited with your loved ones in a better place.
Juanita Duran
March 22, 2013
Prayers are with all the families, such tragic that should never happen to our heroes.
Ashley c
March 22, 2013
Thoughts an Prayers with the family..my heart goes out to all of you. I really appreciate and am so thankful that your family served for us..keeping us an Our Country safe...thank you.
R.D. Fuerst
March 22, 2013
God bless and forgive, but never forget.
Scott Chamberland
March 22, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
March 22, 2013
Such a tragedy will always be difficult, but the God of tender mercies will comfort the many families and the nation. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
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