HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
Release Number: 04-06-12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ARMY INVESTIGATES POSSIBLE ROE VIOLATION
FIRST ARMORED DIVISION PRESS RELEASE
1AD PAO is Maj Gercken at david.gercken@us.army.mil
BAGHDAD, Iraq - An investigation is currently under way into a potential violation of U.S. rules of engagement. On May 21, at about 2 p.m., U.S. forces made contact with a motorcade near Kufa.
A high-speed chase ensued and during the course of the encounter, the Iraqi vehicle was engaged with gunfire. The driver was seriously injured and a passenger was less seriously wounded. Reports indicate that the injured driver was shot at close range by a U.S. Soldier and died.
The incident is under investigation by the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. Until the investigation is completed, it would be inappropriate to comment further.
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