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The Killing of Haskem Shefi Abdullah |
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Background – Falluja, September 20th,
2005 October 26th, 2006 – Investigative
File “F” Report by the U.S.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (4,7 MB) “[…] Executive Summary - 1. On 20Sep05, V/ABDULLAH
was detained by members of Regimental Combat Team 8, as a suspected insurgent
at Entry Control Point 5 (ECP-5) located in the city of Fallujah, Iraq.
Following his arrest, V/ABDULLAH and placed in a small wooden building known
as a ‘swahut’ awaiting processing, and was guarded by [redacted] USMC. V/ABDULLAH’s
[redacted] however, [redacted] USMC, 1st Intelligence Battalion,
Counter Intelligence/HUMINT Company, subsequently entered the swahut for the
purpose of conducting an interview with an individual unrelated to
V/ABDULLAH. [redacted] asked [redacted] to remain in the room and guard
V/ABDULLAH for a moment so he could leave and check on a prisoner located
nearby, and [redacted] agreed. Just after [redacted] left the room,
[redacted] realized his 9mm handgun was not in Condition 1 (meaning loaded
with a full magazine and 1 round in the chamber), which is SOP when guarding
detainees. He reportedly unholstered his weapon while standing in close
proximity to V/ABDULLAH and chambered a round, at which time V/ABDULLAH
reached out and grabbed [redacted]’s left hand. [redacted] reportedly
struggled with V/ABDULLAH and was unable to break his grip. [redacted] then
pushed the barrel of his weapon into V/ABDULLAH’s chest in an effort to break
free from him but V/ABDULLAH pushed forward toward [redacted] at which time,
[redacted] discharged a round into V/ABDULLAH’s chest. “Corpsmen administered medical treatment to
V/ABDULLAH, who succumbed to his wound approximately one hour later while
awaiting a MEDEVAC. NCIS agents responded, processed the death scene,
collected potential evidence, affected photographic coverage, and obtained
statements. “V/ABDULLAH's remains were transported to AFIP for
autopsy. [redacted] was interviewed and provided the above information,
further stating he shot V/ABDULLAH in self-defense. “2. On 21Dec05, lab results were received from
USACIL on submitted evidence. Analysis disclosed no latent prints suited for
comparison to V/ABDULLAH were found on [redacted]’s weapon. On 22Dec05,
V/ABDULLAH’s final autopsy results were received from AFIP reporting cause of
death as contact wound to the chest, and manner of death as homicide. On
11Feb06, [redacted] USMC, SJA, II MEF (FWD), Camp Fallujah, Iraq was apprised
of the status of the investigation. [redacted] advised the command was not
pursuing any form of administrative or judicial action against [redacted] or
other command members concerning the death of V/ABDULLAH. This investigation
was closed on 11Feb06, Reference (A) pertains. “3. Since the closure of this investigation, NCISHQ Code
0023B directed this investigation be reopened only for the purpose of
offering [redacted] a polygraph examination to corroborate his account of the
death of V/ABDULLAH. On 17Mar06, [redacted] was recontacted concerning his
willingness to undergo further interrogation, and declined. This
investigation is closed. “Narrative - 1. On 17Mar06, [redacted] USMC,
[redacted] was located on Camp Fallujah and offered the opportunity to
undergo further interrogation concerning the death of V/ABDULLAH, and declined.
Exhibit (33) pertains. This investigation is closed. […]” |
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