An investigation is underway after a Marine was found dead at his barracks at Camp Pendleton in early February.
Private first-class Christopher Hutchings was found inside his barracks room on Feb. 5, Major Mason Englehart confirmed to NBC 7 Friday.
Hutchings was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Hutchings enlisted on May 9, 2022, and served as a 3531 Motor Transport Operator.
“We take all loss of life very seriously and extend our deepest condolences to those affected,” Major Englehart said.
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The circumstances of his death are unclear. NBC 7 has reached out to learn more about how this happened, but because of an ongoing investigation, investigators are not sharing any further details.
NBC 7 does know there will be a procession with full military honor in Buena Vista on Feb. 26th with local emergency responders.
