Civil Liberties

Man Shot and Killed by FBI Knew Boston Bombing Suspect, According to Friends

Friends say the man had no connection to the bombing

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 A man who was fatally shot by an FBI agent late Tuesday in Florida knew one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, a friend of the victim said Wednesday.

MyFoxOrlando.com reports that the unidentified agent encountered the man while conducting official duties, according to a statement by FBI Agent Dave Couvertier.