Twentynine Palms Marine stabbed to death off base, former Marine arrested

A Marine stationed at Twentynine Palms, California, was stabbed to death in an apartment on Feb. 5.

Lance Cpl. Dominique Clement was killed in a Twentynine Palms residence at the 74000 block of Joe Davis Drive, according to KESQ.

William Olivo, 25, was found nearby with a knife and arrested on Feb. 5 in connection with the stabbing, law enforcement officials said.

The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department said that Olivo is a former Marine.

Olivo was charged with murder and is being held on $1 million bail, according to the local news report.

Clement joined the Marine Corps in July 2016 and was stationed at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronic School, according to Marine Corps spokesman Cpl. Devin Andrews.

Originally from Louisiana, Clement's awards include the National Defense Medal.

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