Release A051101h

Terrorists caught after firing at U.S. Soldiers

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Task Force Baghdad Soldiers detained four terrorists during combat operations in western Abu Ghraib Oct. 31.

The Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry had set up a tactical control point when a vehicle approached and opened fire on the 1/11th Soldiers.

The U.S. Soldiers returned fire and engaged the terrorists, detaining three and wounding one, who was immediately transported to the Abu Ghraib Internment Hospital for treatment. All four are currently in custody.

The terrorists were armed with small arms and ammunition. The Soldiers also discovered electrical equipment, tape, wires, and tools in the vehicle.

There were no injuries or damages to U.S. forces or equipment.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, SGT. FIRST CLASS DAVID ABRAMS AT: DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.