2012 Baghdad police academy bombing
2012 Baghdad police academy bombing | |
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Part of Iraq conflict (2003–present) | |
![]() ![]() 2012 Baghdad police academy bombing (Iraq) Baghdad | |
Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Date | 19 February 2012 |
Target | Police recruits |
Attack type | Terrorist attack |
Deaths | 19 |
Non-fatal injuries | 26 |
The 2012 Baghdad police academy bombing occurred on 19 February 2012 when a suicide bomber targeted police recruits in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 19 and injuring 26 others.[1] The police academy, located in the northeastern part of the city near the Interior Ministry building is a fortified compound with security barriers.[2] As a crowd of police officers and recruits stepped out onto the road, a suicide bomber driving a car rigged with explosives careered into them, causing an explosion.[3] It was the deadliest attack in Iraq since 27 January when a suicide bomber targeted a hospital in Baghdad, killing 31.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Raheem, Kareem (2012-02-19). "Suicide attack on Baghdad police academy kills 19". U.S. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ↑ "Blast outside Iraq police academy kills 18". CBS News. 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ↑ Arango, Tim (2012-02-20). "Car Bomber Kills 15 in Attack on Baghdad Police". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ↑ Williams, Patrick (2012-02-20). "Suicide bomber targets Iraq police academy". ABC News. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
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