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Seven Iraqi Police, One Civilian Killed

Apr-29-2004 » Filed Under: Iraq News

[Link to CJTF7 Press Release]
MOSUL, Iraq - Seven Iraqi Police and one civilian were killed in two attacks targeting Iraqi security forces in Mosul April 28.

The first attack occurred when two Iraqi Policeman were shot in front of their homes. Both officers were taken to Al Razzi hospital after the shooting where they later died.

Later that day, a second attack occurred when a drive-by shooting killed one civilian and wounded an Iraqi policeman as they stood guard at the residence of the Mosul Chief of Police. Five policemen pursued the assailants and were later ambushed in an open field where all five of the officers were killed. During the pursuit, the assailants attempted to steal a car and shot and wounded the driver after he refused to hand over the car keys.

Iraqi Police are investigating the series of attacks.

Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition forces, or call the Tips Hotline 813-343 or 780-013.

Release #040429c


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