Dismounted Security Patrol Struck by Roadside Bomb
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Thursday, 28 December 2006
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20061228-20
Dec. 28, 2006
Dismounted Security Patrol Struck by Roadside Bomb
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – An improvised explosive device detonated near a dismounted Multi-National Division - Baghdad patrol, killing one Soldier north of the Iraqi capital Dec. 28.
The unit was conducting a dismounted security patrol on a well-traveled route when a roadside bomb exploded near them, killing one Soldier and wounding another.
One day prior to this attack, the unit responded to a tip from a resident in a nearby village. The resident informed the unit that insurgents were seen emplacing a rocket aimed at the main road in the area.
The unit sent a patrol to investigate the area and successfully found the emplaced bomb. Four insurgents responsible for setting up the roadside bomb were found in a nearby house and were detained by the unit. The insurgents are being held for questioning.
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCO IN CHARGE, MASTER SGT. DAVID LARSEN BY E-MAIL AT: david.j.larsen@us.army.mil; OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL: (914) 822-8174, OR IRAQNA: 011-964-790-192-4675.
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