U.S. Marine Captain Garrett Pearson Dies During Training Accident
Captain Garrett Pearson, a U.S. Marine and former VCU baseball player, died at age 30 during a military training accident. He was found unresponsive in the water during a Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) swim training event off the coast…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 9, 2026 —
Captain Garrett Pearson, a decorated U.S. Marine and former collegiate athlete, has died at the age of 30. His death occurred during a military training exercise off the coast of South Florida.
Pearson was found unresponsive in the water while participating in a swim training event conducted by the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). The incident is being investigated as a training accident.
Prior to his service in the Marines, Captain Pearson was known for his athletic career as a baseball player at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). His passing has prompted reactions from within the VCU baseball community, remembering his contributions to the team.
The specific date of the incident was not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to Captain Pearson being found unresponsive, as well as the exact cause of death, have not been publicly disclosed. The Marine Special Operations Command has not released further statements beyond confirming the nature of the event as a training accident.
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