Posted on 03/25/2014 7:10:27 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy
A civilian fatally shot a sailor aboard a docked U.S. Navy destroyer in Virginia on Monday night before he was shot dead by security forces, officials said.
The suspect had authorized access to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base, where he was able to wrestle a handgun from a security guard, U.S. Navy officials told NBC News.
He shot dead a sailor aboard USS Mahan, which was docked at Pier 1, before being fatally gunned down by security forces, the officials said. Both the victim and suspect were male.
The shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. and the base was put on lockdown until around 1 a.m. while security forces responded. The Navy officials said it was not clear what sparked the incident.
To get on the base, civilians must be escorted or have a pass. Each base entrance is guarded, and all 13 piers have additional security forces. As part of ongoing security efforts, handheld ID scanners were implemented this year at Navy bases in the region, including the Norfolk station.
Capt. Robert Clark, commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, told an earlier press conference that he was not prepared to discuss how the suspect obtained the weapon as it was still under investigation.
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So. I’m guessing a person who thought he was the ‘fiance’ of the sailorman.....Gee. Thanks Obama.
No name or description of the shooter....does that mean he’s black, chicano or a Muzzie?
Welcome to the ‘New’ navy.
in more ways than one: “where he was able to wrestle a handgun from a security guard”.
Don’t Ask Don’t Shoot.
” Both the victim and suspect were male.”
Labels! Maybe one or both were self identified as male. Not that theres anything wrong with that.
With a few times excepted, the armed security guy on watch sidearm was never loaded.
Usually Whites and Republicans making bad news get identified early in the story and often as the story progresses. That they haven’t says volumes.
"Looks like a queer deal to me."
” Both the victim and suspect were male.”
Maybe it was a squabble over a woman......just sayin’
Allow me to widely speculate that there was some kind of faggotry involved.
My first thought in the past would have been that it was over a woman. But now? My mind goes straight to queer. And yes I am aware of what I just said.
It’s the NRA’s fault! When we will stop these senseless tragedies and disarm navy security guards? We need to take away their guns, and DHS, and NYPD.
“...The suspect had authorized access to Naval Station Norfolk...”
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Authorized access of a civilian to a US Navy ship? Access authorized to do what exactly—and with whom?
It’s very common for civilians to be on board vessels. He could be from the DOD or any number of government agencies or a technician from any one of the thousands of companies that contract for equipment maintenance or services.
Back in the late 60s and early 70s, the nuke security watches certainly had their .45s loaded. Empty chamber but full magazine. I don’t recall if the quarterdeck watch did or not.
I knew a few of the bubble heads and the 12 gauges they carried on the pier by their subs were loaded and chambered.
Thank you for your Service Sailor. I regret your ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace
“It’s very common for civilians to be on board vessels. He could be from the DOD or any number of government agencies or a technician from any one of the thousands of companies that contract for equipment maintenance or services.”
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So? Did you not see the question that formed the 2nd part of my post? “Access authorized to do what exactly—and with whom?” You have zero curiosity about that?
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