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Cuban authorities stated that a US-flagged boat entered the country's territorial waters and opened fire, forcing Cuban border guards to return fire. The incident left four people dead and six others injured.
According to the Cuban Embassy in the United States and the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, the vessel was the first to open fire on the border guards. They returned fire. According to the Cuban side, four people on the American-flagged boat were killed and six others were wounded. The captain of the vessel carrying the border guards was injured on the Cuban side.
The Cuban Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified that the boat is registered in Florida.
US Attorney General James Uthmeyer has ordered an investigation into the incident, saying the Cuban government cannot be trusted.
American media, citing sources, report that the boat does not belong to the Coast Guard or the US Navy.
US Vice President J.D. Vance commented on the incident, expressing hope that the shootout would not have serious consequences.
"We're monitoring the situation. We hope it's not as bad as we might fear, but I can't say more because I don't know more," Vance said, adding that the White House would provide further updates.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is investigating the shooting, but is currently relying on information from the Cuban government.
Asked whether the incident could have involved US government employees or been a US government operation, Rubio said, "No."
