Investigation Into Death in Afghanistan Concluded

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CFNIS (CR) 2007-005 - August 7, 2007
OTTAWA - After conducting a thorough investigation into the death of Private Robert Costall, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) has concluded that they will not be laying charges in relation to this matter.
Pte Costall was killed on March 28, 2006 at the Forward Operating Base Robinson during an attack of Taliban insurgents. Based on all evidence collected, ballistic and forensic analysis completed by both the CFNIS and the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID), it was concluded that Pte. Costall was killed by gun fire originating from a weapon manned by a US Army soldier.
A Board of Inquiry was also convened into this matter and released its report today available on the DND/CF website.
The CFNIS is an independent military police unit with the mandate to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to National Defence property, DND employees and CF personnel serving in Canada and around the world.
Contact:
Capt Cindy Tessier
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal
(613) 949-1022
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division
www.cid.army.mil

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