American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
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At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
The White House confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that at least one American was one of four people killed by Cuba's coast guard after the occupants of the boat allegedly opened fire on the Cuban military.
Cuban officials say the people on the speedboat were Cuban nationals living in the United states. They said the people on the boat opened fire first and accused them of planning to commit terrorism. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest.
The Cuban government says it opened fire on a boat registered in the United States. Cuban officials say four people died in that shooting after the boat entered its waters carrying weapons and opening fire. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
Cuba said it killed four people on a speedboat from Florida who opened fire off its coast. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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