The Marines Corps has launched an investigation after the California Highway Patrol said shrapnel from an artillery shell, fired during a live-fire demonstration touted by the White House, struck a law enforcement vehicle.

No injuries were reported when an artillery round “detonated overhead prematurely” during Saturday’s 250th anniversary celebration for the Marines Corps at Camp Pendleton, the highway patrol said.

But at least one of its patrol vehicles, on hand to help stop and divert traffic on Interstate 5 through the base during the demonstration, was damaged, the highway patrol said in a statement Sunday.

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    9 days ago

    That entire hypothetical scenario is basically how it would go down, yes. Cops are not on your side any more than ICE is. Although, recent actions by ICE have certainly pushed more cops off of their side, which is a plus.

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          8 days ago

          Only because of my years of service in the US military…

          How long were you in the US military, Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone?

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              8 days ago

              Oh really?

              Well, congrats for taking such a vested interest in American military and law enforcement that you feel comfortable walking into a comment thread and telling a bunch of Americans how complicated interactions between the two groups work.

              Super helpful mate, really appreciate it.

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                8 days ago

                Nah no worries mate, any time.

                Glad to see i was right though considering the us police didn’t do shit all.

                So no need to thank me

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                  8 days ago

                  How is direct experience being " a self centered prick"?

                  If someone said race car drivers don’t have to obey the speed limit on the highway. And someone who used to race shows up and clarifies they still had to follow the law…

                  Would you get mad and insult them for having direct experience and sharing their knowledge?