PRESS RELEASE | Jan. 5, 2009
Afghan man killed at KMTC range
By None , U.S. Forces – Afghanistan
Press Release
United States Forces-Afghanistan
January 3, 2009
Release Number 20090301-02
Afghan man killed at KMTC range
KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan man was injured and later died of wounds
sustained at the Kabul Military Training Center firing range Jan. 2.
While the range was active, local nationals wandered into the firing
area. Afghan National Army soldiers reacted to this by closing the range
and leading the group away from the range area. After the range was
closed, an Afghan citizen came forward and said his son was shot by
someone on the range.
The incident is under investigation.
“We offer our sincerest condolences to the man’s family for this
unfortunate accident,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, U.S. Forces Afghanistan
spokesperson. “We are reviewing our range procedures and
responsibilities to ensure never happens again.”
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