Summary
A United States citizen was killed during a gunfire exchange between a Florida-registered speedboat and Cuban border troops. The incident occurred as the boat attempted to head to Cuba and resulted in several other injuries and deaths. U.S. officials are investigating the event amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Key Facts
- A U.S. citizen died when Cuban border troops fired at a Florida-registered speedboat.
- The Cuban government claims it stopped an attempted terrorist attack.
- Four people were killed and six injured in the confrontation.
- One of the deceased, Michel Ortega Casanova, was identified as a U.S. citizen.
- U.S. and Cuban officials say some of the boat's passengers had criminal records.
- Cuban authorities state the boat opened fire, injuring a Cuban commander.
- The boat was reported stolen from Big Pine Key, Florida.
- U.S. agencies are currently investigating the details of the incident.
