STATEMENT BY U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ
Thursday, 25 January 2007
U.S. EMBASSY – BAGHDAD
News Release
For Immediate Release January 24, 2007
2007/10
Phone: (914) 360-6452
Iraqna: 07901-819-314
BaghdadPressOffice@state.gov
STATEMENT BY U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRAQ ZALMAY KHALILZAD ON BLACKWATER HELICOPTER INCIDENT
The U.S. Embassy is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of five Blackwater security professionals who were killed Tuesday during an attack in Baghdad.
These five American citizens were our colleagues and worked on behalf of the United States Government to protect American diplomats and missions in Iraq.
They were killed during an attack on a security detail in eastern Baghdad where two Embassy employees were attending a routine meeting.
One individual was shot while flying in a helicopter trying to protect the building during the attack.
The other four were in a second helicopter which crashed under heavy gunfire.
Two other individuals were wounded in the attack.
They were treated for their injuries and released on Tuesday.
They represent the best of America, showing valor and courage in the work they did each day.
The United States condemns this attack. We vow to find those who committed these acts of murder and bring them to justice.
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy and the entire American community in Iraq, we hope for the speedy recovery of the injured and our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those who were killed.
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