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 3, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-44
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
V CORPS SOLDIER KILLED BY FRIENDLY FIRE
CENTRAL IRAQ - A V Corps soldier was killed by friendly fire at approximately 4:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. EST) today (Thursday) in central Iraq. The soldier had been investigating a destroyed enemy tank when he was mistaken as an enemy soldier and fired upon by friendly forces operating in the area.The identity of the soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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