Civilian kills sailor on docked Navy ship

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(WVEC-TV) NORFOLK, Va. — A sailor was fatally shot at the world’s largest naval base and security forces killed the male civilian suspect, a spokeswoman for Naval Station Norfolk said early Tuesday.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. Monday at Pier 1 aboard USS Mahan, base spokeswoman Terri Davis said.

U.S. Navy security forces responded to the incident and have since secured the scene. One male sailor and one male civilian suspect were pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

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