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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 03:36 PM Jun 2014

Man Shoots Self at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery

Source: ARLnow

Police are on the scene of a self-inflicted shooting at Arlington National Cemetery.

Initial reports suggest a man shot himself in the head with a shotgun around 10:20 a.m. Paramedics determined the man to be dead on the scene.

The shooting was reported to have happened near the Pentagon Monument in Section 64, within view of the Pentagon at the southeastern corner of the cemetery. The Pentagon Monument is where remains of the victims of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon were buried.

The scene has been turned over law enforcement for an investigation, according to scanner traffic.

Read more: http://www.arlnow.com/2014/06/20/breaking-man-shoots-self-at-arlington-natl-cemetery/

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Man Shoots Self at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery (Original Post) n2doc Jun 2014 OP
I'm betting there's a heartbreaking back story. Warpy Jun 2014 #1
unresolved grief Skittles Jun 2014 #2
I hope the victim was really at peace with such a tragic decision. silvershadow Jun 2014 #3
we are thinking along the same lines. I have to wonder if this person suffered from PTSD. olddad56 Jun 2014 #6
Candle for the soul Tribalceltic Jun 2014 #4
Update from the same link - Arlingtion National Cemetary Press Release csziggy Jun 2014 #5
He picked a pretty place. WovenGems Jun 2014 #7
 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
3. I hope the victim was really at peace with such a tragic decision.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 07:15 PM
Jun 2014

Not sure much can be said else. Well, yes there is…only that whatever Bush's body count is currently, add one.

olddad56

(5,732 posts)
6. we are thinking along the same lines. I have to wonder if this person suffered from PTSD.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 08:23 PM
Jun 2014

Whatever was torturing his soul, I hope that this person's soul is at peace now. I can also appreciate the fact that he didn't take anyone with him.

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
5. Update from the same link - Arlingtion National Cemetary Press Release
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 08:13 PM
Jun 2014

Arlington National Cemetery issued the following press release about the incident Friday afternoon:

At approximately 10:00 a.m. today, first responders to include Military Police from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and Arlington County Police Department Officers, responded to reports of a single gunshot at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 64, near the Columbarium Courts. Upon arrival, a deceased male was discovered with a single gunshot wound.

“Although we have not completely ruled it out in order to conduct a complete and thorough investigation, we do not suspect foul play at this point in the investigation,” said Chris Grey, the spokesman for the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command, the lead agency investigating the death.

All indications are this is a tragic and isolated incident and there is no threat to the public or those visiting Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery remains open to visitors and families and graveside services are continuing as planned.

No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigative process and until the deceased is positively identified and next of kin is officially notified.

http://www.arlnow.com/2014/06/20/breaking-man-shoots-self-at-arlington-natl-cemetery/

WovenGems

(776 posts)
7. He picked a pretty place.
Sat Jun 21, 2014, 11:33 AM
Jun 2014

Around here guys pick the river, certain spots, and certain parks. Pretty spots that aren't easy to get to.

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