July 23, 2005
Release Number: 05-07-13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DETAINEE DIES IN AID STATION
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq-- A male Iraqi detainee who was originally captured July 10 and suspected of terrorist activity died July 22 at the aid station here.
A guard discovered the detainee in his cell July 22, unresponsive and breathing shallowly. The guard immediately summoned medical assistance and the detainee was transported by ambulance from the detention facility to the aid station, where he later died.
A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
The remains will be transferred to the family upon completion of an autopsy. This is standing procedure for all detainees who die while in custody of the Multi-National Force.
For more information, contact Multi-National Force-West public affairs at mnfwcepaowo@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil.
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