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FBI investigates suspected killing aboard MSC Seascape in Texas
The FBI is investigating a suspected killing aboard the MSC Seascape, a cruise ship near Galveston, Texas.
One person has been arrested, but officials have not identified the victim or the suspect.
The FBI says the investigation is ongoing and has not released further details.
Accounts differ on whether the ship had just arrived in Galveston or had just left its port.
The Coast Guard, Galveston police, the cruise company and US border authorities are also involved.
The investigation is continuing, and no further updates or next steps have been announced.
The FBI is investigating a suspected killing aboard the MSC Seascape in Texas.
The agency said a person was arrested after the ship arrived in Galveston on Monday, according to 20 Minuten.
The identities of the victim and suspect have not been disclosed, and the investigation is continuing.
AD reported that the ship had just left Galveston when the FBI announced its investigation, differing from 20 Minuten’s account that it had arrived.
The Coast Guard, Galveston police, the cruise line and US Customs and Border Protection were also involved, 20 Minuten reported.
- Who
- The FBI is investigating; a person was arrested. The victim’s and suspect’s identities have not been disclosed.
- What
- A suspected killing aboard the MSC Seascape is under investigation.
- When
- Monday. The sources do not state the date of the suspected killing.
- Where
- Aboard the MSC Seascape, in connection with the port of Galveston, Texas.
- Why
- Not stated
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The FBI said it had opened an investigation into a suspected crime aboard the MSC Seascape; reports differed on whether the ship had arrived in Galveston or had just left the port.
According to 20 Minuten, a person was arrested after the ship arrived in Galveston.
- Ship
- MSC Seascape
- Port
- Galveston, Texas
- Arrest
- One person; identity not disclosed
- Investigation
- FBI-led suspected killing inquiry
- Capacity
- Nearly 5,900 passengers
- Cabins
- 2,270
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Below is an FBI Houston statement regarding the suspected homicide onboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship. The FBI is the primary federal agency authorized to investigate potential crimes on the high seas. More information about the FBI’s role can be found here:
UPDATE: An individual has been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide aboard the MSC Seascape. The individual's identity is being withheld pending notification of the victim's family. This remains an ongoing investigation and no additional information is