Gunnery Sgt. death investigation underway

By: Jennifer Moore | WNCT-On Your Side
Published: December 14, 2011

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WILMINGTON, N.C. - Authorities are investigating the death of a Gunnery Sargeant from the east. 32-year-old GySgt. George L. Figone Jr. was found unresponsive by a friend while at his home in Hampstead.

Paramedics took him to Cape Fear Hospital and then transferred him to New Hanover Hospital where he died on Monday around noon. Authorities say they are investigating his death. Officials say he died of complications, but wouldn’t specify.

He’s assigned to the 2^nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. He is a Purple Heart recipient.

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