Politics

US Soldiers Kill At Least 2 In Checkpoint Shooting

An Iraqi police official says a fifth person has died of wounds suffered when American soldiers opened fire at two vehicles at a checkpoint -- though the United States is only confirming two deaths. The Americans say soldiers opened fire when an Iraqi vehicle ran the checkpoint late last night. Residents reached by telephone say the incident occurred on the eastern edge of the city, where opposition to the American presence runs deep. Posted by Editor at September 27, 2003 02:44 PM