d5097
Adolescent male shot dead by US forces near Balad
| Incident | d5097 |
|---|---|
| Type | US gunfire |
| Deaths recorded | 1 |
| Targeted or hit | adolescent male standing at window of home, mistakenly thought to be holding a weapon |
| Place | NW of Balad, or possibly Khalis area |
| Date and time | 9 January 2006, 5:00 AM |
| Sources | US DoD via WikiLeaks 22 Oct 2010
IRIN 24 Jan 2007 |
Individuals for whom only demographic or other non-personal information was reported
| Number killed | Occupation | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unrecorded | 12-17 | Male |