Forces probe `regrettable' death

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Civilian motorcyclist shot dead; young passenger undergoes surgery in Kandahar

Oct 03, 2007 04:30 AM
Bruce Campion-Smith
OTTAWA BUREAU CHIEF

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan–The boy was pulled from the ambulance, wide-eyed and staring at the drama around him.

Hopeful signs for someone who had been shot in the head by a Canadian soldier.

The incident happened yesterday morning just west of downtown Kandahar as the motorcycle approached a Canadian logistics patrol travelling to a forward operating base.

A Canadian soldier fired at least one shot that killed the driver and wounded the boy.

Military officials described the shooting as "accidental." But it's not clear whether a weapon malfunctioned or human error is to blame.