South Korean Marine kills 3, wounds 2 troops in shooting spree

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- A corporal in the South Korean Marines went on a shooting spree and shot other troops, killing three and injuring two, the defense ministry said. The incident took place on Ganghwa Island, west of Seoul, about 11:50 a.m. Monday.

The ministry said the corporal is in custody.

The dead included a staff sergeant, a corporal and a lance corporal, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing an unnamed military official.
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From Paula Hancocks and Jiyeon Lee, CNN

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