Naval Station Norfolk
Norfolk,
VA
USA
Mon. Mar. 24, 2014
Summary:
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo was shot and killed aboard the USS Mahan by a civilian who had boarded the ship while it was docked at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 1.
The subject was confronted by a Petty Officer of the Watch on the ship's quarterdeck. During the ensuing struggle the subject was able to disarm the officer and then fatally shot MA2 Mayo, who had responded to assist the Petty Officer in subduing the subject. HMA Mayo stepped in between the Petty Officer and the gunman.The man was then shot and killed by other responding security forces officers.
The man had used credentials to improperly enter the base while driving a tractor trailer, and then breached security at the pier in order to board the destroyer.
