Marine Corp Times: NCIS Investigating Death of Marine Sgt. Derek Diesel, Shot in the Head While on Duty in August

NCIS is investigating the death of Marine Sgt. Derek Diesel, 25, who died from a gunshot wound to the head on Aug. 18 while on-duty as an armed sentry at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, according to a military mishap report, Marinecorpstimes reported.

As the incident is under investigation, the Marine Corps and others are not discussing the matter, which is normal under legal protocol.

His obituary read: On Sunday, August 18th 2019, Sergeant Derek J. Diesel, a loving husband, son and father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25. 

Derek was born on July 15th 1994 in Manhassett, New York to Keith and Marion Diesel. He attended VMI and pledged his service to the Marine Corps in 2014. He was dedicated to the Marine Corps and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was married to Kara Diesel and had a 2 year old daughter, Emilia Diesel. MORE