Report: Tim Kennedy shot three times while working private security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Former UFC fighter and Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy is receiving treatment at Walter Reed after being shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kennedy was working as private security for Vectus Global, a company owned by Erik Prince, when the attack occurred. The firefight resulted in approximately 20 people being killed or injured. The incident is part of a broader pattern of battlefield losses for Prince's forces in the region.
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- ✓ Tim Kennedy was shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- ✓ Kennedy is a former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Green Beret.
- ✓ The attack left approximately 20 people dead or injured.
What changed
Reports now confirm Kennedy is receiving medical care at Walter Reed.
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Former UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy Shot Three Times in Congo Ambush
Former UFC fighter and Army Green Beret Tim Kennedy is receiving treatment at Walter Reed after being shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kennedy was working as private security for Vectus Global, a company owned by Erik Prince, when the attack occurred. The firefight resulted in approximately 20 people being killed or injured. The incident is part of a broader pattern of battlefield losses for Prince's forces in the region.
Why it matters
Erik Prince is operating a private security apparatus in the Congo. The involvement of high-profile veterans like Kennedy in these shadow operations increases the visibility of private military company casualties in the region.
What is confirmed
- Tim Kennedy was shot three times during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Kennedy is a former UFC fighter and U.S. Army Green Beret.
- The attack left approximately 20 people dead or injured.
Still unconfirmed
- Kennedy was working for Erik Prince's security company, Vectus Global, when the team was ambushed while traveling between locations.
- Kennedy is currently at Walter Reed.
What to watch next
- Official statement from Vectus Global regarding the ambush
- Medical updates on Tim Kennedy's condition
- Confirmation of the total casualty count from the Democratic Republic of the Congo government
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- Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: Erik Prince's forces suffer battlefield loss in Congo, former UFC fighter among wounded, sources say
- The New York Times — A Deadly Firefight Exposes Erik Prince’s New Shadow War in Congo
- Stars and Stripes — Former UFC fighter, Green Beret Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in Congo ambush
- Yahoo Sports — Anderson Silva Sends Emotional Message to Veteran Tim Kennedy
- MMA Fighting — Report: Tim Kennedy shot three times while working private security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- SOF News — PMC Casualties in Congo
- www.givemesport.com — Former UFC Fighter Shot 3 Times in Deadly Attack That Left 20 Killed or Injured - GiveMeSport
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