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Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez

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Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez is a Kuwaiti-born American who killed four marines in a domestic terrorist attack in Chattanooga on July 16, 2015.

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18 Jul, 2015

Fifth victim dies

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Randall Smith victim AbdulazeezNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith — a reservist serving on active duty in Chattanooga — dies with members of his family by his side. Smith was the father of three young daughters. He entered the Navy after losing a college baseball scholarship to a shoulder injury.

16 Jul, 2015

Dies in attack

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Abdulazeez dies of unknown causes during the attack. Officials confirm his death, but refuse to provide any other details at this point in time.

The local law enforcement had a great response and they were able to neutralise the threat.