Summary
U.S. officials are investigating Cuba's announcement that its border patrol killed four people on a U.S.-registered boat near Villa Clara, Cuba. The Cuban government claims the boat was involved in an attempted armed infiltration. The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and the Coast Guard are gathering information and seeking to confirm the identities and backgrounds of those involved.
Key Facts
- The incident happened near the Villa Clara coast in Cuba, involving a U.S.-tagged boat.
- The Cuban government states the boat opened fire on its border patrol, and they returned fire.
- Cuba claims the boat carried 10 armed people living in the U.S.; four were killed, and six were wounded.
- Cuban authorities seized weapons and other items from the boat.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is conducting an independent investigation.
- No U.S. government personnel were involved in the incident.
- Florida Attorney General plans to work with other enforcement agencies to investigate.
- Some U.S. officials are calling for an investigation to identify if any victims were U.S. citizens or residents.
