NCMEDIC
10-22-2007, 10:48 AM
Shooting in Bahrain Not Terror Related
Story Number: NNS071022-01
Release Date: 10/22/2007 7:38:00 AM
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From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (NNS) -- Two U.S. Navy Sailors were fatally shot and one was critically wounded aboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain at approximately 5 a.m. Oct. 22.
The shootings took place in the on-base barracks.
Two Sailors were pronounced dead at the scene and the third was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There are no indications of terrorism or a base intrusion. Initial reports indicate the incident involved U.S. military personnel only.
The incident is currently under investigation. Officials closed the base temporarily and reopened it shortly after 6 a.m.
The names of the Sailors are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc (http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc/)/.
Story Number: NNS071022-01
Release Date: 10/22/2007 7:38:00 AM
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From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (NNS) -- Two U.S. Navy Sailors were fatally shot and one was critically wounded aboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain at approximately 5 a.m. Oct. 22.
The shootings took place in the on-base barracks.
Two Sailors were pronounced dead at the scene and the third was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There are no indications of terrorism or a base intrusion. Initial reports indicate the incident involved U.S. military personnel only.
The incident is currently under investigation. Officials closed the base temporarily and reopened it shortly after 6 a.m.
The names of the Sailors are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc (http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cusnc/)/.