Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

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April 3, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-44


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


V CORPS SOLDIER KILLED BY FRIENDLY FIRE

CENTRAL IRAQ - A V Corps soldier was killed by friendly fire at approximately 4:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. EST) today (Thursday) in central Iraq. The soldier had been investigating a destroyed enemy tank when he was mistaken as an enemy soldier and fired upon by friendly forces operating in the area.The identity of the soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. An investigation into the incident is underway.