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June 18, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-65
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VIOLENT DEMONSTRATION LEADS TO TWO DEATHS
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces from the 204th Military Police Company responded in self-defense to a demonstration outside of the Office of Coalition Provisional Authority compound this morning when it became violent.
A military convoy was entering the compound when demonstrators began throwing rocks. One demonstrator pulled out a weapon and began shooting. U.S. Forces responded killing two of the demonstrators.
The two Iraqis were evacuated to 1st Armored Division Battalion Aid Station and confirmed dead.
The demonstration, at a site of regular gatherings, was being held to protest the lack of jobs.
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