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Head of national journalists' union shot in Al-Waziriya, Baghdad, died 27 Feb

Incident k10025
Type died from heart attack, following chest wounds from gunfire
Deaths recorded 1
Targeted or hit Shihab al-Tamimi, Iraqi Press Syndicate chief, shot and later died of wounds in hospital
Place Al-Waziriya, Baghdad
Date 23 February 2008 - 27 February 2008
Sources AP 27 Feb
PUKM 27 Feb

Individuals for whom personal or identifying details were reported

IBC page Identifying details (number if more than one) Age Sex
k10025-xr1186 Shihab al-Tamimi 74 Male