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d5434

Man shot dead by US forces in Safwan

Incident d5434
Type US gunfire
Deaths recorded 1
Targeted or hit US soldier 'intentionally shot and killed Mr. Mattar for stealing a box of MRE's'
Place Safwan Bypass, Safwan
Date 19 June 2003
Sources US State Dept via WikiLeaks 25 Aug 2011
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Individuals for whom personal or identifying details were reported

IBC page Identifying details (number if more than one) Age Sex
d5434-ec1986 Mr. Mattar Adult Male