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A Marine is in custody after a shooting incident at Camp Lejeune, according to our news partners at WCTI in New Bern. MORE: Some vets get settlement payments over Camp Lejeune toxic water exposure Officials told WCTI they got reports of an active shooter on Saturday afternoon and that a Marine was apprehended. No one was hurt or killed during the event, WCTI says. Officials in Onslow County have not released the identity of the Marine in custody or what led up to the incident. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates. (WATCH BELOW: 18-year-old killed in Lancaster County shooting, deputies say)

53%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • The article is biased by using the term 'news partners' to refer to WCTI in New Bern, which implies a close relationship or endorsement that may not exist.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The cause of the fire is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing, which suggests that there may be more to the story than what was reported.
  • The title contradicts the body of the article by stating that Captain Metcalf died from burns sustained during a house fire when he actually died after being burned while working on another call.

Deceptions

0%

Examples:

  • The article does not appear to be deceptive as it provides factual information about the incident and its sources.

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Lexington Fire Department Captain Dies from Burn Injuries in House Fire Investigation Ongoing

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Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 On March 30th, a fire captain with the Lexington Fire Department died from burn injuries after getting seriously injured while fighting a house fire on West 5th Street. Two people are charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering into the burned house in Lexington, where methamphetamines were found at the scene of the fire. The investigation is ongoing to determine what caused the fire.