Summary
During a military display at Camp Pendleton, California, an artillery shell hit a patrol car that was part of Vice President JD Vance's security detail. No one was injured, but the incident occurred during a live-fire demonstration over a freeway, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to call the event "reckless."
Key Facts
- An artillery shell accidentally damaged a patrol car during a military event at Camp Pendleton, California.
- The event was part of the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.
- No injuries were reported, even though the shell hit a vehicle in Vice President JD Vance's motorcade.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the event as being "reckless."
- A 17-mile stretch of highway was closed for the military demonstration, stopping train services.
- The Marine Corps canceled further live-fire exercises after the incident.
- Approximately 35 people protested outside Camp Pendleton during the event.
- The White House plans to air a television special about the event on November 9.