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Updated: 8:26 PM Jul 2, 2009
Teen Shot Dead, Marine Under Arrest
Jacksonville Police say they found the 19 year old with a gunshot wound to the head. Posted: 7:49 AM Jul 2, 2009Reporter: Heather King |
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A Marine is accused of killing his civilian roommate in a shooting Wednesday night in Jacksonville.
Michael Smith has been charged with the murder of Joshua Thorkelson at their Bridgewater Court residence.
Police say the 19-year-old had an apparent gunshot to the head. He died at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Detectives say Smith and the victim were in the kitchen area with several other friends when Thorkelson began showing people a handgun. Police say the gun was held by various people and eventually by Smith. A news release says Smith pointed the weapon at Thorkelson and fired the gun.
The 21-year-old Smith has been placed in the Onslow County jail with no bond.
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Posted by: Moma of soldier
Location: NC
on Sep 24, 2009 at 08:08 PM
This is not a judgement but a question. How can a trained marine accidently pull a trigger pointing it at someones head? I do not understand that.
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Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Kentucky
on Jul 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM
What happened is a tragedy. What happened is very sad. I did not know Josh but I do know Michael. He truly is a good person and would never intentionally kill someone. What happened was an accident and unless you know both boys very well I don't think it is your place to judge. Michael already has enough grief on him that one of his friends has died let alone that he actually killed him. Let off of him and live your own life and let the law deal with it, even if the outcome is what you wanted.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 6, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Im lost and sad. I dont know what to do. I talked to him on this day. when I asked him what are your plans he said "i dk to try to not die". that was the last think he said to me. I cant stop crying.
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