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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

August 17, 2003
Release Number: 03-08-36


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


REPORTER KILLED NEAR ABU GHYRIAB PRISON

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition forces engaged an individual in the vicinity of the Abu Ghyriab prison Aug 17. The individual was later identified as a reporter.

The individual was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.

The individual's name and organization are being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

The incident is currently under investigation.


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