d10103
Iraqi poet shot dead by US forces in Karbala
| Incident | d10103 |
|---|---|
| Type | US gunfire |
| Deaths recorded | 0-1 |
| Targeted or hit | local Shiite poet Ahmed al-Salami, killed when his vehicle came too close to a passing U.S. convoy |
| Place | Karbala |
| Date | 12 May 2005 |
| Sources | DPA 13 May Single-sourced record. Instructions for submitting other reports. |
Individuals for whom personal or identifying details were reported
| IBC page | Identifying details (number if more than one) | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| d10103-hu2485 | Ahmed al-Salami | Adult | Male |