January 2011 Baghdad shootings
| January 2011 Baghdad shootings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad |
| Date | 2 January 2011 |
| Target | Iraqi security forces |
Attack type | Shooting, mass murder |
| Deaths | 5 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
The January 2011 Baghdad shootings occurred when four Iraqi security personnel and an engineer were killed in Baghdad on 2 January 2011 by suspected insurgents.[1] The attackers all used silencers on their weapons, and the attacks occurred within an hour of each, which implied they were deliberately targeting government officials.[1] There were no immediate claims of responsibility.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Insurgents Are Suspected in 5 Killings in Baghdad". The New York Times. 2 January 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
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