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 |
April 2, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQI CIVILIAN INJURED
CAMP VIRGINIA, KUWAIT - An Iraqi civilian was injured at approximately 3 p.m. yesterday when his vehicle was fired upon by an AH-64 Apache helicopter conducting combat operations north of An Najaf.
Army medical personnel responded to the scene and the civilian was evacuated to a field hospital where he is undergoing treatment. His condition was listed as serious.
An investigation is being conducted into the incident.
Coalition Forces continue to employ all prudent measures to ensure the safety of Iraqi civilians.
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