USA: Defense Leaders Honor Killed at Washington Navy Yard

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Joint Chiefs Chairman Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey yesterday joined other defense leaders to place a wreath at the Navy Memorial in Washington in honor of the 12 employees killed at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday.

Washington Mayor Vincent Gray joined the military leaders.

The FBI investigation into the shooting rampage continues.

Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist, is alleged to have been the shooter. Alexis was killed in a gun duel with police.

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Press Release, September 18, 2013; Image: US DoD