JACKSONVILLE, NC -- sum of two unit...

JACKSONVILLE, NC -- sum of two units Camp Lejeune Marines have been charged in the shooting deaths of sum of two units of their comrades from Illinois, the same of whom was six weeks pregnant, officials said Tuesday.

The charges trunk from the slayings of Lance Cpl Amanda L Carrithers, 19 of Chicago and Lance Cpl Jordan Barrow, 19 of Joliet. All four Marines were assigned to the 2nd minister Battalion.

Pfc Jondre Andrew Lowemincey, 20 has been charged with couple counts of murder, Jacksonville Police Chief Mike Yaniero said. Pfc Tharon Javon Johnson 19 was charged with accessory after the fact to crime murder, Yaniero said. Lowemincey was being held without bail Tuesday. Johnson was in the Onslow shire Jail with bond.

Authorities didn't release any motive for the killings.

"From our investigation, it's obvious that Miss Carrithers was the target," Yaniero said.

Police originate the bodies just after midnight Aug. 15

Barrow's mother, Loleta Barrow of Chicago, planned to consign to the grave her son today.

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