NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
May 3, 2003
Release Number: 03-05-06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER DIES IN ACCIDENT
KIRKUK -- A solider assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade died today (Saturday) from a gunshot wound after an apparent accident involving his personal weapon at 11:15 a.m. (4:15 a.m. EST).
The soldier's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin-notification.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
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