Mystery Missile: Launch of Unknown Missile Caught on Tape in California

Navy, Military Investigating Missile Video; No Agencies Claim Responsibility Yet

(By LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News) - The mystery of an apparent missile launch last night off the Southern California coast deepened today as U.S. military officials said they were still checking to see if the missile was one of theirs.

The unmistakable contrail streaking into the California sunset was captured on video last night by a KCBS news helicopter flying over Los Angeles at around 5 p.m. Pacific time.

The news footage drew more attention when local news stations were told by Navy and Air Force officials that they did not launch a missile last night.