From EssentiallySports · Abhishek Kumar Das · · 1m 10s
Tim Kennedy Shot in Congo Ambush
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reportedly shot multiple times in DRC ambush.
In brief
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reportedly shot multiple times in DRC ambush. Tim Kennedy, a former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Green Beret, was shot multiple times in a Congo ambush that killed former New Zealand SAS operator Justin Conaglen. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Tim Kennedy Ambushed
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was reportedly shot multiple times in a DRC ambush.
Ambush Date
The ambush reportedly occurred on September 17 in the DRC.
Kennedy's Wounds
Kennedy sustained three gunshot wounds to his leg.
Evacuation
Kennedy underwent an eight-hour evacuation before being medevaced to the U.S.
Justin Conaglen's Death
Former New Zealand SAS operator Justin Conaglen died in the ambush.
Conaglen's Background
Conaglen had been on unpaid leave since March before formally leaving the NZDF in August.
Kivu Today Report
Kivu Today reported Conaglen was killed during combat in North Kivu.
Possible Links to Blackwater
Reports link Kennedy's team to Erik Prince's private military contracting operation.
Russia's Africa Corps
Some reports suggest Kennedy's team may have clashed with Russia's Africa Corps.
The essence
Tim Kennedy, a former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Green Beret, was shot multiple times in a Congo ambush that killed former New Zealand SAS operator Justin Conaglen.
