Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

www.mnc-i.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
RELEASE No. 20090511-07
May 11, 2009

UPDATE: Five dead in shooting

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

CAMP LIBERTY, BAGHDAD – Five U.S. service members were killed in a shooting at Camp Liberty in Baghdad today at approximately 2 p.m.

A U.S. Soldier suspected of being involved with the shootings is currently in custody.

“Any time we lose one of our own, it affects us all,” said Col. John Robinson Multi-National Corps – Iraq spokesperson. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of all the service members involved in this terrible tragedy.”

The names of the deceased are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification and release by the Department of Defense.

The incident is under investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available.

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