Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California freeway

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U.S. Marine Howitzer Shreds Freeway Patrol Car — Live-Fire Shell Explodes Over I-5 During VP Event
A celebration meant to showcase American military might ended with shrapnel raining onto a California freeway and a high-stakes political confrontation between federal and state officials. On October 18,

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Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California freeway during demonstration: CHP
CHP vehicle damaged by shrapnel from live-fire demo over I-5 freeway
'0% malfunction rate,' until now: How military's plan to fire munitions over I-5 went awry
It was supposed to be a boisterous event at Camp Pendleton celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps that included a live simulation of a beach assault by sea and air.

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Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 15h
Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle
Artillery misfire over I-5 during Marine celebration hits VP Vance security detail
CHP reports artillery shrapnel strikes patrol vehicle over I-5
“This was an unusual and concerning situation,” said CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado. “It is highly uncommon for any live-fire or explosive training activity to occur over an active freeway.

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How military's 'safe' plan to fire munitions over Interstate 5 went off the rails with CHP cruiser hit
Shrapnel struck CHP vehicle during Marine celebration demo over I-5, agency says

Firing artillery over Interstate 5 is ‘really rare’ for Camp Pendleton, expert says

While no one was hurt, experts say the decision to fire live munitions over the freeway during the ceremony was highly unusual.

Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event

Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel.

‘0% malfunction rate,’ until now: How military’s plan to fire munitions over I-5 went awry

An artillery round exploded over Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton, cutting short the military's live-fire exercise.
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Tempers erupt after Marine shell explodes over I-5 — Newsom accuses Trump, Vance of reckless stunt

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unleashed a fierce attack on President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after a live artillery round detonated prematurely over Interstate 5 during a military demonstration at Camp Pendleton on Saturday.

Patrol car struck by shrapnel from artillery round fired over I-5 from Camp Pendleton, CHP says

A patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday's event at Camp Pendleton, officials said.

Marines investigating errant live-fire blast over California’s I-5

Artillery rounds also were launched over the freeway during a rehearsal for the demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton.

Artillery shrapnel hits vehicles on California highway during Marines celebration

California Governor Gavin Newsom had shut down the freeway, even though White House officials said it was safe.
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The Shrapnel Presidency

Trump’s minions planned a firing of 60 howitzer shells over a freeway in L.A. to harass Gov. Newsom and local residents. Instead, friendly fire hit VP Vance’s entourage.
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