Camp Pendleton, CHP and shrapnel

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Firing artillery over Interstate 5 considered unusual for Camp Pendleton, some experts say
A simulated beach assault in which artillery was fired from the sand toward the interior of the sprawling base was intended to be a capstone demonstration of the capabilities of the Marine Corps.

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Patrol car struck by shrapnel from artillery round fired over I-5 from Camp Pendleton, CHP says
CHP: Shrapnel fell on patrol vehicle during live-fire event at Camp Pendleton
US Marines probe firing of live artillery over California highway
The U.S. Marines are investigating the firing of live artillery over a major California highway during a ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance in which one shell blew up in the air and rained ...

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Artillery Shell Detonates During Marines’ Celebration, Hits CHP Vehicle
Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1d
Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton during anniversary event prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle
California Police Say Shrapnel Hits and Damages a Patrol Vehicle During Marine Corps Drills
Newsom had strongly objected to the firing of munitions over Interstate 5 for safety reasons.

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Shrapnel from Marines anniversary demonstration detonates over California interstate and hits squad car, highway patrol says
CHP reports artillery shrapnel strikes patrol vehicle over I-5
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I-5 was closed Saturday in both directions along Camp Pendleton, CHP says

The decision to close Interstate 5 due to live-fire at Camp Pendleton was made early Saturday, a California Highway Patrol official told KPBS.

JD Vance's Visit To Camp Pendleton Sparks Safety Concerns As Flying Shrapnel Hits Highway Patrol Vehicle

Marine Corps live-fire demo sends shrapnel onto California highway, raising safety concerns and political criticism. No injuries reported.

How military’s ‘safe’ plan to fire munitions over I-5 went off the rails with CHP cruiser hit

An artillery round exploded over Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton, cutting short the military's live-fire exercise.

Artillery drills to shut down stretch of California's I-5 during Camp Pendleton event

The military showcase has drawn has drawn strong objections from Gov. Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a 17-mile portion of the interstate.
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