Camp Pendleton, California Highway Patrol and shrapnel

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Firing artillery over Interstate 5 is ‘really rare’ for Camp Pendleton, expert says
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
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VP Vance's Visit Sparks Shock as Artillery Mishap Rains Shrapnel on CHP Patrol Car Near Camp Pendleton
CHP vehicle near struck by shrapnel near Camp Pendleton
California Highway Patrol officials say that a patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday's live-fire event at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the U.S. Ma...

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Shrapnel strikes CHP patrol car near Camp Pendleton's live fire celebration
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Artillery Shell Detonates During Marines’ Celebration, Hits CHP Vehicle
Newsom hits ‘reckless’ military display after highway patrol vehicle hit by shrapnel
“We love our Marines and owe a debt of to gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects,” Ne...

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Law enforcement car in Vance escort accidentally gets hit by artillery shell
Artillery debris from USMC 250th anniversary celebration damages highway patrol vehicle
KPBS

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.
6abc Action News

Shrapnel hit police vehicle during Marine Corps demonstration at SoCal's Camp Pendleton: department

According to California Highway Patrol, the explosive ordinance that was fired over the freeway detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a patrol vehicle.

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.

Camp Pendleton Marine killed in helicopter crash identified

Military officials on Monday publicly identified the Camp Pendleton Marine killed in a helicopter crash in Imperial County last week.
Military.com

Vance and Hegseth Rally Marines at Camp Pendleton: Honoring 250 Years of Amphibious Strength

Vice President JD Vance, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, delivered an uplifting address to thousands of Marines and their families at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025, as part of the Corps' 250th anniversary celebrations.
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