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Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were were attempting to infiltrate the country

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were were attempting to infiltrate the country

Summary

The Cuban government reported that its soldiers killed four people and injured six others on a speedboat from Florida that attempted to infiltrate Cuba and fired on the soldiers, injuring one. The passengers on the boat were said to be armed Cubans from the U.S. with a history of criminal activities.

Key Facts

  • Cuba reported a boat from Florida entered its waters and fired at Cuban soldiers.
  • Cuban soldiers shot back, killing four people on the boat.
  • Six others on the boat were injured.
  • One Cuban officer was also injured in the shooting.
  • The boat passengers were described as armed Cubans living in the U.S.
  • The Cuban government claimed they had a history of criminal and violent activities.

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