US Marine detained in connection with death in Japan, US officials say

A U.S. Marine has been detained in connection with the death of a Japanese national on the island of Okinawa, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. ambassador to Japan has confirmed that his office is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation. U.S. service members are being investigated following allegations of serious criminal actions by a Marine assigned to the III Marine Expeditionary Force.

The force released a statement on social media expressing their condolences to the victim's family and friends. The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo has stated they are aware of the incident and are providing their deepest condolences to the bereaved family. At this time, the identity of the detained service member and whether they have been charged have not been disclosed by U.S. officials.

George Glass, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, has spoken with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the governor of Okinawa, reiterating that the U.S. government is cooperating fully with the investigation into the death.