d5442
Police officer shot dead by US sniper in Tal Afar
| Incident | d5442 |
|---|---|
| Type | US sniper fire |
| Deaths recorded | 1 |
| Targeted or hit | individual approaching a checkpoint, found to be a Tal Afar police officer in civilian clothes |
| Place | Tal Afar |
| Date and time | 22 August 2005, 12:45 AM |
| Sources | US DoD via WikiLeaks 22 Oct 2010
LAT 25 Jun 2006 (MoH) |
Individuals for whom only demographic or other non-personal information was reported
| Number killed | Occupation | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Police | Adult | Unrecorded |