Sailor found dead at Camp Pendleton; 'person of interest' in brig
July 1, 2009 | 5:34
pm
A 29-year-old sailor was found dead at Camp Pendleton, and a "person of interest" is being held at the brig at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, officials said Wednesday.
Seaman August Provost of Houston was found dead in a guard shack on the base at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Provost was assigned to the Assault Craft Unit Five at the base, a unit that takes combat Marines ashore in high-speed craft.
No charges have been filed. The name of the person being held was not released.
-- Tony Perry
