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SAN DIEGO — The Marines Corps has launched an investigation after the California Highway Patrol said shrapnel from an artillery shell, fired during a live-fire demonstration touted by the White House, struck a law enforcement vehicle. No injuries were reported when an artillery round “detonated overhead prematurely” during Saturday’s 250th anniversary celebration for the Marines Corps at Camp Pendleton, the …

A live artillery shell exploded prematurely during a marines live-fire demonstration that launched over a southern California freeway in celebration of the military branch’s 250th anniversary, raining shrapnel down on a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a motorcycle that was part of JD Vance’s detail, according to a police report. The New York Times reported that fragments that fell from …

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended Saturday by Vice President JD Vance drew strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a portion of the busy interstate. “The President is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public …

White House to fire explosive artillery over major roadway in Southern California, I-5 to be temporarily shut down on Saturday due to life safety risk  CA.gov Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday  The New York Times Newsom changes course, announces I-5 will close due to Marine live fire Saturday  San Francisco Chronicle Vance, Hegseth to join Marines 250th birthday …

Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday  The New York Times Newsom rips into Trump plan to fire missiles over California’s I-5 freeway  San Francisco Chronicle Vance, Hegseth to join Marines 250th birthday celebration at Camp Pendleton  NBC 7 San Diego White House, Newsom clash over Calif. freeway closure for military celebration  SFGATE Marines: No ship-to-shore firing exercise Saturday; Howitzer fire …