Iwo Jima statue decapitated in sledgehammer attack
By The BriefBrief
A sledgehammer attack near Marine Corps Base Quantico decapitated one Marine figure on an Iwo Jima statue and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. A man is accused of carrying out the attack.
WHO:A man accused of carrying out the attack
WHAT:A sledgehammer attack decapitated one Marine figure on an Iwo Jima statue and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE:Marine Corps Base Quantico, USA
WHY:The reason for the attack is not reported.
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