Slain sailor’s kin call him a hero, want answers

By David Dishneau

Published March 26, 2014 5:07pm ET

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Slain sailor’s kin call him a hero, want answers — HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Family members of slain Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Aaron Mayo said Wednesday he died a hero — but they want to know why. Mayo, 24, was shot Monday at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., when he dove in front of another petty officer to protect her from a civilian who […]

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Family members of slain Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Aaron Mayo said Wednesday he died a hero — but they want to know why.

Mayo, 24, was shot Monday at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., when he dove in front of another petty officer to protect her from a civilian who had seized her gun, the Navy said.

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