Fort Bliss soldiers shot in Afghanistan, one hit 12 times

Five Fort Bliss soldiers shot in Afghanistan; one shot 12 times
By Jesse Martinez
Fort Bliss, WGHP
Thursday, July 5, 2012

KABUL — Five Fort Bliss soldiers from the 3rd Brigade 1st Armor Division were injured after a man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire outside a NATO base in eastern Afghanistan, according to Fort Bliss officials and The Associated Press.

The Associated Press reported that the U.S.-led coalition confirmed in a statement that a number of its service members were shot and wounded by a man in an Afghan army uniform Tuesday in Wardak province's Sayed Abad district. Wardak, which is located close to Kabul, is considered a Taliban hotbed and has been the scene of heavy fighting over the past year, the AP reported.

Fort Bliss officials said they soldiers are being treated and in stable condition. Although, they have not released the identities of the soldiers, FOX affiliate WGHP in Greensboro, N.C. reported Pfc. Jeremy Young of Archdale, N.C. was shot 12 times.
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