Press Release 20100818-02
Aug. 18, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces killed an Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associate and arrested four others during a joint security operation conducted in Mansuriyah today.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI member who allegedly worked closely with AQI leadership in Diyala province to supply weapons and explosives to fellow terrorist-group members.  

As the security force moved toward the targeted building, an individual carrying an AK-47 assault rifle attempted to engage them.  Because the suspect exhibited hostile intent towards the security force, the ISF was within its authority to escalate force in a manner compliant with the rules of engagement to preserve the lives of ISF members and others.  The security force therefore fired at the individual and killed him.

During the exchange, another criminal associate sustained a gunshot wound to his arm when he was struck by a ricochet bullet. Immediate medical attention was given to the wounded individual.

The information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest four AQI criminal associates.

All joint operations are pursuant to a warrant issued by an Iraqi judge.

Iraqi and U.S. advisors conduct joint operations in accordance with the Security Agreement and in coordination with the Iraqi government to target terrorists seeking to disrupt the security and stability of Iraq.

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