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Navy sailor apparently shoots, kills self aboard ship in San Diego

By Tony Perry

March 22, 2013, 10:34 a.m.

SAN DIEGO -- A 19-year-old sailor aboard a Navy ship docked in San Diego has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, Navy officials said Friday.

The sailor was found Thursday night aboard the amphibious assault ship Essex.

Her death was under investigation, officials said.

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tony.perry@latimes.com

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JamieNova at 12:44 PM March 22, 2013

How very sad :( Many condolences to this young lady's family and crewmates.

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