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 |
June 16, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-57
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARINE DIES FROM GUNSHOT WOUND
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. Marine from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force died at approximately 8:45 p.m. in An Najaf June 15 as a result of a non-hostile gunshot wound.
The individual was evacuated to the combat support hospital at Ad Diwaniyah.
The name of the Marine is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
The incident is currently under investigation.
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