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An investigation found that a round fired during Camp Pendleton's live-fire demonstration for the Marines’ 250th anniversary detonated in midair after its fuze activated prematurely, sending shrapnel onto the I-5 freeway and puncturing a California Highway Patrol vehicle; officials call it a “one-in-a-million” malfunction with no definitive explanation.
During a Marine Corps celebration in California, premature detonation of artillery rounds caused shrapnel to hit a patrol car on I-5, leading to safety concerns and an investigation, amid a backdrop of protests and high-profile visits.
During a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, shrapnel from an artillery shell struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5, prompting an investigation and raising safety concerns, with officials emphasizing safety protocols and the need for better communication.