Marine dies in Meridian apartment, carbon monoxide suspected
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- An 18-year-old Marine has died in a Meridian apartment, and authorities suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Meridian Police Department said in a statement Sunday the man's girlfriend found him unresponsive Saturday on the bedroom floor.
The man's girlfriend called for help and then she fell ill and had to be hospitalized.
Meridian Police Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea says authorities believe the cause of the man's death was carbon monoxide poisoning. Basterrechea says authorities are awaiting test results for confirmation.
The Idaho Statesman reports authorities did not identify the victim and the Ada County coroner plans to release his name Monday.
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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com
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