Release A050923c
Iraqi detainee dies
Multi-National Force-Iraq
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq-- A male Iraqi detainee died Sept. 20 after attacking a Marine at an Entry Control Point in Fallujah.
The man was detained at the ECP on Sept. 20 for suspected terrorist activities.
After being brought to a screening room for questioning, the man attempted to attack an armed Marine guard. The Marine exercised his right of self-defense and shot the detainee once in the chest with his 9 mm pistol.
The man died a short time later.
A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
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For more information, contact Multi-National Force-West public affairs at mnfwcepaowo@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
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