PRESS RELEASE | Feb. 8, 2009
IED explosion in Helmand Province kills four
By None , U.S. Forces – Afghanistan

Press Release

United States Forces-Afghanistan

February 8, 2009

Release Number 20090802-02

IED explosion in Helmand Province kills four

KABUL, Afghanistan – Two Coalition service members, one member of the Afghan National Civil Order Police and one local national civilian were killed Feb. 8, by an improvised explosive device in Helmand, Afghanistan. Additionally, one member of the Afghan National Civil Order Police was wounded.

The incident is under investigation.

Names are being withheld until the next of kin are notified.

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