As Don Rumsfeld says "First reports are usually wrong".
Oh terrific, the Drive By Media have given this thing more legs.
Because nothing helps an investigation into a military matter during wartime more than a hysterical media publishing reams of hearsay and questionable facts.
Ugh.
Perhaps. But if this story is true, and it's a big 'if' I admit, then the Marines are close to completing their investigation and people are about to be charged. Shooting unarmed civilians make it hard to win the hearts and minds.