Lance Cpl. William J. Luce, Marine Killed in Stabbing, Shooting Incident at Camp Lejeune

Lance Cpl. William J. Luce, 22, an infantry rifleman with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, died Monday evening at Camp Lejeune, according to the division, Stars and Stripes reported.

In an altercation Saturday, the Marine was shot in a residence on the base.

“The 8th Marine Regiment family is saddened by the loss of one of our own in Lance Cpl. William Luce,” said Col. John H. Rochford, commander of 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. “In recognizing the passing of Lance Cpl. Luce, we mourn the loss of this valued member of our ‘Workhorse’ regiment. Our Marines and sailors will never forget his memory. We extend our sincerest sympathies and support to his family during this difficult time.”

An unidentified Marine spouse was also killed in the incident.