k19018
Policeman shot dead in firefight with smugglers near the Syrian border
| Incident | k19018 |
|---|---|
| Type | gunfire |
| Deaths recorded | 1 |
| Targeted or hit | border policeman killed in firefight with smugglers |
| Place | Baaj district, near Syrian border, west of Mosul |
| Date | 31 May 2012 |
| Sources | AFP 31 May
AIN 31 May |
Individuals for whom only demographic or other non-personal information was reported
| Number killed | Occupation | Age | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border patrol officer | Adult | Male |