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Black Sailor Gunned Down While on Duty

A Black sailor was found dead ealier this week at California's Camp Pendleton while he was standing sentry, and there was a fire to cover up the evidence, the U.S. Navy said. Seaman August Provost's death is being investigated as a homicide, according to CNN. One sailor is in custody. And at least one of Provost's relatives believes the Houston native was killed because of his race and sexual orientation. Check out the complete story here.

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