An American photojournalist was killed and another seriously injured in Libya Wednesday while covering battles between Muammar al-Qaddafi’s forces and anti-government rebels, according to several reports.
Tim Hetherington — who was nominated for an Oscar this year with co-director Sebastian Junger for “Restrepo,” a documentary about U.S. troops in Afghanistan — was reportedly killed in the volatile city of Misrata.
The injured photographer could not immediately be identified.
On Tuesday, Hetherington tweeted, “In besieged Libyan city of Misrata. Indiscriminate shelling by Qaddafi forces. No sign of NATO.”
Andre Liohn, a fellow photographer also announced the news of Hetherington’s death on his Facebook page.
“Sad news Tim Hetherington died in Misrata now when covering the front line.”
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