Iraqi Detainee Shot While Attacking Marine

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq-- A male Iraqi detainee died Sept. 20 after attacking a Marine at an Entry Control Point in Fallujah.

The man was detained at the ECP on Sept. 20 for suspected terrorist activities.

After being brought to a screening room for questioning, the man attempted to attack an armed Marine guard. The Marine exercised his right of self-defense and shot the detainee once in the chest with his 9 mm pistol.

The man died a short time later.

A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq

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