Iraqi girl killed in U.S. shooting near Mosul

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Iraqi girl killed in U.S. shooting near Mosul

Iraqi girl killed in U.S. shooting near Mosul
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Mar 16, 2009 17:36:22 EDT

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military says a 12-year-old girl was killed when American soldiers fired at a vehicle speeding toward them and Iraqi police near the northern city of Mosul.

The military says Americans fired two warning shots when the vehicle ignored signals for it to stop near the Hurriyah Iraqi police station.

The military says the girl was standing about 100 yards behind the vehicle and was struck by a round.

The military confirmed the details in response to a query by The Associated Press.

It says Monday’s shooting is under investigation.

Rest of article at: http://armytimes.com/news/2009/03/ap_girl_killed_iraq_031609/%2e

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