Associated Press

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — The Marines say the death of a recruit at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island is under investigation.

Marine Capt. Greg Carroll tells media outlets that Raheel Siddiqui, 20, of Taylor, Mich., died Friday.

Carroll says the recruit arrived at Parris Island on March 7 and was undergoing basic training. Carroll would not comment on the circumstances of the death, saying the incident is being investigated by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

The Associated Press left messages with Marine spokesmen seeking additional comment.

Each year about 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island for 12 weeks of training. The depot trains male recruits from east of the Mississippi River and all female Marine recruits.

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Before enlisting for basic training, Siddiqui was enrolled at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, school officials confirmed. Ken Kettenbeil, vice chancellor of external relations at U-M Dearborn said Siddiqui was enrolled in classes during the winter 2015 semester.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, released a statement Tuesday after Marine officials identified Siddiqui.

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“My condolences go out to the family and friends of Raheel Siddiqui following this heartbreaking tragedy," Dingell said. "My office is in contact with the Marine Corps during their ongoing investigation, and we will work to ensure Raheel’s family receives the answers they deserve.”

Free Press reporter Katrease Stafford contributed to this report.