Soldiers in convoy kill Kabul imam sitting in car – washingtonpost.com

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Killing of cleric prompts outrage in Kabul and apology from coalition forces

Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/28/AR2010012801505.html?wprss=rss_world

“After they shot him, they didn’t stop, they just kept driving,” said Baryalai, a 45-year-old day laborer who was at the scene.

At least eight bullet holes were visible in the passenger side of Yunis’ vehicle. His neighbors said they counted four gunshot wounds in his torso. Windows on that side of the car were shattered, and broken glass was sprinkled on the seats and floor.

“Why are these Americans killing innocent people? What was his crime?” asked Arif Khan, 30, a shopkeeper who attends the mosque. “He has so many children, his brother has already passed away, he is taking care of his brothers’ children, too. Who will take care of them now?”