Marine Killed During 'Routine Operations' On Camp Pendleton

CAMP PENDLETON, CA — A U.S. Marine was killed during "routine military operations" on Camp Pendleton, the U.S. Marine Corps said Wednesday.

The Marine was pronounced dead around 5 p.m. Tuesday at the base, according to a statement from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. He was part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

The identity of the Marine was not released pending family notification.

The incident was under investigation.

No other information was immediately available.