Patrol car struck by shrapnel from artillery round fired over I-5 from Camp Pendleton, CHP says

A patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday's event at Camp Pendleton, officials said.

Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says

The U.S. military demonstration that shot live-fire artillery rounds over Interstate 5 on Saturday dropped metal shrapnel on a California Highway Patrol vehicle, resulting in damage, agency officials said Sunday.

Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California's I-5 freeway during demonstration: CHP

The artillery rounds were fired over Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton in San Diego as part of a military demonstration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary.

Interstate 5 closure for Marine Corps 250th anniversary live-fire event

I-5 closes 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for Marine Corps 250th anniversary live-fire demo at Camp Pendleton; expect major SoCal traffic delays.
ABC 10News San Diego

UPDATE: I-5 reopens following event celebrating 250th anniversary of the Marines

A celebration scheduled for this weekend at Camp Pendleton has turned into a national debate between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration over potential closures of I-5.

CHP cruiser on I-5 hit by shrapnel during Marine Corps event attended by JD Vance

The CHP called the incident "unusual and concerning" and recommended a review of safety protocols after the rare live-fire drill over a major California freeway.
KPBS

I-5 to close in both directions along Camp Pendleton Saturday, CHP says

The decision to close Interstate 5 due to live-fire at Camp Pendleton was made early Saturday, a California Highway Patrol official told KPBS.

Artillery misfire over I-5 during Marine celebration hits VP Vance security detail

Ordnance fired over Interstate 5 at yesterday's 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated.
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