BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A recruit assigned to the Recruit Training Regiment was injured on Wednesday during a marksmanship training exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Capt. John Hardin says the recruit sustained a gunshot wound to the leg on the range and was immediately provided medical treatment on site.

The recruit was stabilized and airlifted to an area hospital for treatment. Medical personnel are monitoring the recruit’s condition.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

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