BartCop Volume 1192

BartCop Volume 1192: "Tensions between U.S. forces and Iraqis in the Shiite Muslim enclave, Sadr City, rose Monday after the head of the U.S.-appointed municipal council, Muhanad al-Kaadi, was shot and killed by an American soldier guarding municipal headquarters. The U.S. military said the shooting occurred Sunday when al-Kaadi got into an argument with a soldier guarding the council headquarters. The statement blamed the altercation on 'his refusal to follow instructions of the onsite security officer who was enforcing' regulations 'in accordance with the rules of engagement.' An American medic administered first aid and rushed him to a military clinic where he was pronounced dead, a U.S. statement said. Al-Kaadi, who spoke fluent English, had been trying to improve relations between the Americans and residents of the impoverished community." --Associated Press"