Lance corporal found dead in armory from gunshot wound

The Marine Corps has identified a Marine found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in the armory at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

Lance Cpl. David M. Gonzalez was assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and was found dead at approximately 1:20 p.m. Monday, according to Marine Corps officials.

No foul play is suspected, officials said.

Gonzalez, 20, of Yucaipa, California, joined the Corps in December 2016, and served as a small arms repair technician. He was assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38.

An investigation is underway, according to Marine officials.

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