MN - Riley Kuznia, 20, U.S. Marine is dead after being shot while on duty inside his Washington, D.C

[Tippy Lynn]

MN Marine fatally shot in barracks

A Minnesota native and U.S. Marine is dead after being shot while on duty inside his Washington, D.C. barracks.

While a statement from the Marines confirmed the death, which took place Tuesday at approximately 5 a.m. eastern time, it did not officially name Riley Kuznia of Karlstad, Minnesota as the victim. His mother reported the 20-year-old's death on her Facebook page.

 

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Marine shot and killed in Washington DC barracks identified
'Terrible loss': Marine shot and killed in apparent accident in Washington DC identified as Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia
Jan 2, 2019, 3:09 PM ET
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According to a U.S. Defense official, the gunshot appeared to be a negligent discharge, meaning the shooter did not mean to fire the weapon.

Alaina Gertz, the public affairs specialist for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, noted that the person who fired the weapon has not been charged and "based on our investigation no criminal intent has been established." She added that it will be up to the U.S. Attorney's office whether or not they face charges.
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