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We Jan 19 -

TAL AFAR INCIDENT -

The following is a dispatch from
The Stryker Brigade News:

*Two Iraqi civilians were killed when the vehicle they were driving tried to speed through a Multi-National Force patrol yesterday in northern Iraq. Soldiers of the 2nd Squadron 14th Calvary Regiment tried to halt the vehicle in Tal Afar. The soldiers used hand signals and shot to disable the vehicle before shooting at the vehicle and killing the driver and the front seat passenger. There were six uninjured children in the rear seats of the vehicle.

Military Officials extend their condolences for this unfortunate incident.

Due to the threat car bombs present to Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces, and the people of Iraq, military must take appropriate action against possible threats. Since January 1 at least five moving car bombs have detonated on ISF and MNF patrols and checkpoints.

Multi-National Forces have previously warned civilians to obey all signals given by military troops and all signs directing them how to react to checkpoints.*

:: MOSUL, IRAQ -Jan 19, 2005 ::

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