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Marine killed in barracks shooting identified, second Marine detained

Military Bases

A Marine killed in a shooting at Camp Lejeune has been identified as a 19-year-old lance corporal from eastern North Carolina.

Base officials say Austin Schwenk, of Onslow County died Wednesday in a shooting in a barracks room on the base.

Schwenk enlisted in 2022 and he belonged to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

One Marine was taken into custody soon after and Camp Lejeune officials say a second Marine was detained Friday on suspicion of being involved in the death.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.