TA-INDIVIDUALS: Al Qaeda Group Leader Killed in Saudi Arabia While Disposing of Johnson's Body, page 1
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Topic started on 18-6-2004 @ 04:41 PM by Banshee
Saudi officials report that the leader of the group behind the death of Paul Johnson has been killed in Riyadh. Abdul Aziz al-Muqrin, age 33, was killed in a gun battle following the news of Paul Johnson's death. Two brothers, Faisal and Bandar al-Dakheel, were killed as well as two other men, and reports indicate the raids came just after Mr. Johnson's body was being disposed of.
Two other suspected terrorists fled the scene.


Reuters

US Officials have confirmed reports of al-Muqrin's death.

Al Qaeda of the Arabian Peninsula is the group behind the capture and execution of American hostage Paul Johnson. al-Muqrin is believed to be the hooded man in the video released on Tuesday threatening to kill Mr. Johnson if their demands were not met.

The same group also claimed responsibility for the killing of several other Westerners in the Kingdom in recent weeks, as well as the hostage situation in Khobar that found 22 people died.

Details to follow . . .


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[edit on 18-6-2004 by Banshee]

[edit on 20-6-2004 by John bull 1]

[edit on 6-24-2004 by Valhall]


reply posted on 18-6-2004 @ 04:54 PM by dexbiafra
they were dumping the body



reply posted on 18-6-2004 @ 07:44 PM by Banshee
Originally posted by Valhall
Finally at the right thread. Okay, I believe an ATS member broke the news of all hell breaking loose last night...

www.abovetopsecret.com...


Not sure, Val, current reports indicate that the gun battle occured today shortly after Mr. Johnson's body was discovered.
I know Saudi forces & the FBI were hunting for the group and Mr. Johnson over the last couple days, so I'm inclined to think last night's reported gunfire was part of that searching....
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