“Marine Lance Corporals Found Dead at North Carolina Gas Station Identified as Victims”

Three Marine lance corporals stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead at a gas station over the weekend. The men were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia. The cause of their deaths has not been released, and authorities do not suspect foul play. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office is awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death. The U.S. Marine Corps expressed condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. The cause of death is expected to be determined by Wednesday. wcco reported

Three Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead over the weekend at a gas station in Hampstead, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office discovered the bodies of the three men in a privately owned car on Sunday morning. Medical authorities declared them dead on the same day, but the cause of death has not been released.

Sgt. Chester Ward confirmed that the department had received a missing person report for one of the Marines but did not provide further details. He also stated that no drugs were found in the vehicle, and there is no suspicion of foul play. Autopsy results are awaited to determine the cause of death.

The Marines have been identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, of Madison, Wisconsin; Merax C. Dockery, 23, of Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; and Ivan R. Garcia, 23, of Naples, Florida. They were motor vehicle operators with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, expressed his condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased Marines. He emphasized providing the necessary resources and support to those affected by this tragic loss.

The cause of death is expected to be determined by Wednesday, according to Sgt. Ward. As the investigation continues, the Marine Corps and law enforcement agencies are working together to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the three lance corporals..

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