Afghan Soldier Opens Fire In US Base - Kills At Least Five

An Afghan soldier killed five of his colleagues inside a US military base and wounded six others before he was shot dead.

From: News.com.au: Afghan soldier opens fire in US base

From correspondents in Kabul
January 27, 2005

AN Afghan soldier has opened fire on colleagues inside a US military base, killing five soldiers and wounding six others before he was shot dead.

"An investigation is underway. We don't know wether the shooting was by a mistake or intentional"

"We don't know wether the shooting was by a mistake or intentional". I find it hard to believe this could have been done "by mistake". Killing five, wounding six...

US military statement: "No evidence indicates this attack was conducted by any anti-coalition militia forces"

Related News Sources:
BBC: Afghan soldier on shooting spree
Khaleej Times Online: Afghan soldier fires on own troops, kills 5, injures 6

[edit on 2005/1/27 by Hellmutt]

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