DETAINEE DIES OF WOUNDS 04/25/05

DETAINEE DIES OF WOUNDS

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A 20-year-old male security detainee who was medically evacuated to the 115th Field Hospital died April 24 at approximately 9:30 p.m. from gunshot wounds he received two weeks ago while engaging Coalition Forces.

Efforts to save the detainee’s life ended when he died of complications resulting from his wounds.

The remains will be transferred to the family upon completion of an autopsy. This is standing procedure for all detainees who die while in custody of the Multi-National Force.

The incident is currently under investigation.

SOURCE: United States Central Command -30- NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 April 25, 2005 Release Number: 05-04-20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE