
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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