Incident occurred during marksmanship training
From staff reports
A Marine recruit assigned to Recruit Training Regiment was injured Wednesday, Nov. 5, during scheduled marksmanship training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, according to a media release from the Communication Strategy (COMMSTRAT) and Operations Office.
According to the release, the recruit suffered a gunshot wound to the foot while training on the range. Depot emergency personnel responded immediately, and the recruit was transported by an ambulance to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where, as of 6 p.m., Wednesday, he was listed in stable condition.
An investigation into the incident is underway, according to the release. No personal information will be released at this time.
“The safety and well-being of our recruits and personnel remain our top priority,” the release said. “We are committed to conducting a thorough and transparent review of the event.
Another marksmanship training incident on Parris Island occurred on Aug. 13, 2025, when a recruit suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. That recruit was airlifted to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah for further treatment.
