FBI Investigating Alleged Blackwater Shooting in Iraq

Washington, D.C. October 02, 2007

FBI National Press Office (202) 324-3691

At the request of the Department of State, the FBI is sending a team to Iraq to assist in the ongoing investigation into the September 16, 2007, shooting incident allegedly involving Blackwater employees. The team will provide investigative assistance to the State Department investigators leading the investigation. For any additional information, we refer you to the State Department.

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