Forward Operating Base Delhi massacre

Forward Operating Base Delhi massacre are murders that occurred on August 10, 2012 at the Forward Operating Base Delhi within Garmsir village, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. A young man, who had been allowed to live on the base killed three unarmed US Marines and one marine was also severely injured.

Incident
The local police chief's tea boy Aynoddin, stole an AK-47 from an unlocked barrack. Aynoddin entered the gym and fired from the AK-47 at eight marines until he was out of ammunition. As Aynoddin left the gym he stated to Afghan police officers “I just did jihad. Don't you want to do jihad, too? If not, I will kill you." Aynoddin was not arrested after the Afghan Police disarmed him.

Investigation
Aynoddin was identified as the gunman the other Afghan police officers present and the Taliban took responsibility. Naval Criminal Investigative Service has been conducting an investigation since the incident occurred. The United States Attorney’s Office in New York is currently investigating NCIS' case. United States Congressman from New York Peter King has written letters to NCIS' director Mark Clookie and the USMC Commandant Gen. James F. Amos asking the status of the investigation.