Gay Sailor Found Dead at Pendleton Guard Shack

Two “persons of interest” were initially detained in the case, but one has since been released, said Capt. Matt Brown, director of public affairs for Navy Region Southwest. (Examiner.com)

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A person was being held in connection with the suspected homicide of a 29-year-old sailor who was found in a Camp Pendleton guard shack, Navy officials said yesterday.

The body of Seaman August Provost of Houston was discovered about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on the western edge of the base, said Doug Sayers, a spokesman for Navy Region Southwest.

An autopsy was completed yesterday, but authorities were waiting for results of toxicology tests to determine the cause of death.

A “person of interest” was being held in the brig at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station. No charges have been filed.

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