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Marine guard hospitalized after accidental shooting

By Jamie McIntyre
Published June 15, 2018 3:09pm ET
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Marine guard hospitalized after accidental shooting
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. officers and company guideon bearers march down Center Walk. | (Photo courtesy Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.)

A U.S. Marine standing guard outside the Marine Barracks in Washington was hospitalized Friday morning after apparently shooting himself by accident.

The barracks covers several blocks in Southeast Washington, and includes the home of the commandant, the Marine Corps highest officer.

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