“Marine Lance Corporals Identified as Victims in North Carolina Gas Station Deaths”

Three men who were found dead at a gas station in North Carolina have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at Camp Lejeune. The men were found unresponsive in a car at a Speedway gas station in Hampstead. The cause of death has not been released, and authorities do not suspect foul play. The Marines have been identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia. The cause of death is expected to be determined soon. INFOnews reported

Three Marine lance corporals stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were found dead at a gas station over the weekend, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. The three men, identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia, were discovered unresponsive in a car at a Speedway gas station in Hampstead, about 29 miles southwest of the base. Medical authorities pronounced them dead on the same day, and the cause of death has not been released.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office had received a missing person report for one of the Marines but did not provide any further details. Sgt. Chester Ward of the sheriff’s office stated that they do not suspect foul play and are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death.

The Marine Corps expressed their condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased Marines. Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stated that their focus is on providing resources and support to those impacted by the tragic loss.

The cause of death could be determined as soon as Wednesday, according to Sgt. Ward.

The Associated Press reported on the incident and provided coverage of the identification of the deceased Marines. The article also mentioned that Hannah Schoenbaum, a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative, contributed to the report.

The article concludes with the copyright information from The Associated Press.

The tragic deaths of these three Marines have left their families, friends, and colleagues mourning their loss. As the investigation continues, the Marine Corps will work to provide support and assistance to those affected by this tragedy..

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