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Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy wounded in deadly DR Congo attack
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was shot three times in an attack in South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo on September 17.
The attack left 20 people dead or wounded, though the number of deaths is not specified.
Kennedy, 47, is a former US Army Green Beret and is receiving care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
He was reportedly operating in the region with private security firm Vectus Global.
Kennedy had an 18-6 record in mixed martial arts and fought his last bout in 2016.
He survived and is being treated for his injuries; no further update on his recovery is given.
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy is receiving medical care for three gunshot wounds sustained in an attack in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The September 17 attack left 20 people dead or wounded, according to Reuters as cited by the Independent.
Kennedy is being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to Newsweek as cited by the Independent.
US Congressman Derrick Van Orden said on social media that he was thankful Kennedy survived and asked people to pray for his recovery.
Kennedy was reportedly operating in the region with private security firm Vectus Global.
- Who
- Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was wounded.
- What
- He sustained three gunshot wounds in an attack that left 20 people dead or wounded.
- When
- September 17. The year is not stated.
- Where
- South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kennedy sustained three gunshot wounds in an attack in South Kivu province.
Derrick Van Orden shared a social media update about Kennedy’s survival and recovery.
The Independent published its report on Kennedy’s injuries.
- Injuries
- Three gunshot wounds
- Attack date
- September 17
- Location
- South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Casualties
- 20 people dead or wounded
- Medical care
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
What people are saying
thankful
Sources
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