The Navy was trying to inform the sailor 's family about his death , Clark said . Civilian had ID to get on base but breached security to leave ship , official says . Shooting occurred on the destroyer USS Mahan , commanding officer says . The shooting happened at Building 1 of Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia . Official : Shooting happened after civilian fired gun from sailor who was on guard duty .
Civilian had ID to get on base but breached security to leave ship , official says . Shooting occurred on the destroyer USS Mahan , commanding officer says . The shooting happened at Building 1 of Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia . Official : Shooting happened after civilian fired gun from sailor who was on guard duty .