AN investigation is underway to determine how three children passed away at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in two separate incidents, said officials.

It was not said how the children died, but officials said in a statement that they were not shot.

An investigation is underway to determine how three children died at Camp Lejeune

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An investigation is underway to determine how three children died at Camp LejeuneCredit: Getty Images
Officials have not provided much information, out of respect for the families

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Officials have not provided much information, out of respect for the familiesCredit: Getty

Out of respect for the families, officials said that they would not provide more information.

It’s unclear if anyone has been charged or arrested in connection with the deaths. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service [NCIS] is investigating.

The deaths were isolated incidents, according to the camp, and the public is not in danger.

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