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The Killing of an Iraqi Civilian -
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Background - October 12th,
2005 October 13th, 2005 - Memorandum for
Commander, 1st BCT, 10th MTN, [redacted] Iraq Report by the U.S.
Department of the Army (5,2 MB) “[…] Line 6: Summary Of Incident: “While providing security for barrier at polling
sites in 5/1 IA AOR VIC [redacted] a civilian vehicle (White, VW - Passat)
approached their position at a steady rate of speed. The above mentioned
soldiers initially attempted to signal the vehicle operator to stop using
voice/hand signals. The driver then turned off its lights and continued
forward; at this point the soldiers used a green laser. The vehicle proceeded
and turned on its high-beams. At this point the soldiers fired two warning
shots into the hood of the vehicle. After the vehicle refused to stop[,] the
soldiers used lethal force firing six shots (5.56) into the windshield. After
approaching the vehicle the soldiers found two wounded LN males age
[redacted]. One LN was walking wounded the other critical urgent; the
soldiers attempted to treat the critical urgent [sic] LN, but he died shortly
after. “The patrol leader searched the dead LN then turned
the body over to the IA for delivery to the [redacted] Hospital. Currently
[…] the patrol leader is documenting the events with sworn statements and
photographs. A complete search of the vehicle and individuals will be
conducted prior to the release of the vehicle or wounded LN. […]” |
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