Osama bin laden s shooter has been identified as former navy seal robert o neill, whose name was made public ahead of an anticipated fox news interview where he is expected to discuss the raid in full detail for the first time. He had featured in an esquire magazine piece last year named only as the shooter, but was planning to unmask himself in an interview with. Oneill, who is best known for firing the shots that killed osama bin laden. Nov 08, 2014 robert oneill, the former seal identified in several news accounts as the shooter who fired the fatal shot to bin ladens head at close range, now says it doesnt matter who did. Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden by robert oneill, publ. Robert oneill, the former seal identified in several news accounts as the shooter who fired the fatal shot to bin ladens head at close range, now says it doesnt matter who did. Bin laden shooter story is fubar, special ops sources say. He bin laden died afraid, and he knew we were there to kill him. Osama bin ladens shooter robert oneills version of events. Hes also the secret star of three hollywood films and the man who shot bin laden. But othersincluding a fellow seal who was standing within feet of o neill when the final encounter with bin laden went downsay. At a debrief in afghanistan, however, he says he took two shots. Mailonline revealed that oneill is the shooter and the man who will be interviewed next week publicly discussing the death of bin laden. Killing bin laden, joining the navy seals, life after and his new book duration.
Nov 08, 2014 oneill says he shot bin laden twice in the head. Former navy seal robert oneill said in an interview with the washington post that he was the one who fired the final shot to kill osama bin laden in 2011. Robert oneill is the navy seal who shot osama bin laden. Apr 14, 2017 on tuesday, fox news will air a highlyanticipated documentary about a former navy seal named robert oneill, who claims to be the man who fired the shot that killed osama bin laden. Oneill, the navy seal who has said he fired the shots that killed osama bin laden, has a memoir coming out this. Now, after days of frequently harsh criticism, some of his former comrades are pushing back, saying the exseal is being held to a higher standard than the pentagon and white house officials he worked for. Nov 06, 2014 o neill has been identified ahead of a fox news interview as the seal who shot bin laden in the may 2, 2011, raid that killed the planner of the sept. Oneills book also tells of his butte, montana boyhood and how he came to join the navy in 1995 and became a seal in 1996.
According to oneill, he was walking behind his fellow seals as they searched bin ladens threestory compound. Bissonnette wrote in no easy day that he was one of the seals who shot bin laden, and he and robert oneill, another former seal team 6. While oneill is not the first to make this claim, and probably wont be the. Nov 07, 2014 the former us navy seal robert oneill, who has claimed to be the shooter of osama bin laden. Robert oneill may have fired the shot that killed osama bin laden, but he was merely the triggerman. The operator is the recently published book by navy seal robert j. He describes in harrowing detail and abundant humor his seal. What does the sof community think about the bin laden. Robert james o neill born april 10, 1976 is a former united states navy sailor. Later, according to the story, the point man seems to accept that he didnt hit bin laden. Now, after days of frequently harsh criticism, some. Osama bin laden shooter robert oneill broke secret code.
The fact is that oneill and those telling his story seem to miss that point. Navy seal rob oneill identifies himself as bin ladens. Oneill, a retired navy seal who says he shot bin laden in the head, publicly identified himself thursday, nov. O neill was born april 10, 1976 in butte, montana, where he was raised. Fans of the havok journal have been blowing up our email inbox and facebook pages recently with comments and questions about the special operations communitys reaction to rob the shooter oneill s claim to have been the man who killed osama bin laden. Another excommando says he shot bin laden the new york times. Navy seal who says he killed bin laden has book deal. Alleged osama bin laden shooter accused of violating navy seal ethos for going public in advance of robert oneills tv interview, two highranking officers pen an open letter reminding seals. Better known as the guy who shot bin laden, oneill has carefully cultivated his media image over the past year to match the unparalleled dedication to selfless service that is a hallmark of the seals. Oneill, a retired navy seal who says he shot bin laden in the head, publicly identified himself nov. Us navy seal robert oneill backs off claim that he was bin. Robert oneill seal team 6devgru talks foreign policy, bowe bergdahl, and the special operations community. The man who shot bin laden hes a hunter from montana with a fondness for shooting moose and bears. Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden and my years as a seal team warrior ebook written by robert oneill.
Osama bin laden shooter robert oneill broke secret code brekkie wrap. Robert james oneill born april 10, 1976 is a former united states navy sailor. Nov 04, 2014 cnn former navy seal robert o neill said in an interview with the washington post that he was the one who fired the final shot to kill osama bin laden in 2011. You would think that after so many of these attacks over and over, and the beheading videos, we would take them more seriously than we do, oneill, author of the operator and the man who killed osama bin laden.
New fights bin laden shooters story highlights struggles. This listing is for a signed book by robert oneill who was part of the navy seal team that did the raid on osama bin laden and robert was the seal who fired the fatal shots. Robert oneill, who was unmasked this week by mailonline as the shooter, said. Nov 18, 2014 robert o neill drew fire last week for adding a single new detail to the story of bin laden s slaying. Nov 06, 2014 oneill then heads into the room as the point man pushes two women out of the way. Apr 10, 2017 according to o neill, he was walking behind his fellow seals as they searched bin laden s threestory compound. Oneill has been identified ahead of a fox news interview as the seal who shot bin laden in the may 2, 2011, raid that killed the planner of the sept. Ubl shooter rob oneill talks howard stern, foreign policy. Upstairs, they could roughly make out bin laden s son khalid, who had an ak47. Nov 12, 2014 robert oneill a former navy seal team member, poses dec. Exseal member who wrote book on bin laden raid forfeits. Oneill then heads into the room as the point man pushes two women out of the way. Apr 08, 2016 robert james oneill, the former member of seal team 6 who claimed to have shot and killed alqaeda leader osama bin laden in a 2011 raid, was charged with dui on friday in his home town of.
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Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden and my years as a seal team warrior, is what the film will be based on. Man who killed osama bin laden treatment of veteran who. According to o neill, he was walking behind his fellow seals as they searched bin laden s threestory compound. Navy seal who shot bin laden to visit nixon library, uniform. Firing the shots that killed osama bin laden and my years as a seal team warrior hardcover april 25, 2017. Alleged osama bin laden shooter accused of violating. Nov 06, 2014 mailonline revealed that oneill is the shooter and the man who will be interviewed next week publicly discussing the death of bin laden.
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The man who killed bin laden speaks the washington times. May 23, 2017 you would think that after so many of these attacks over and over, and the beheading videos, we would take them more seriously than we do, o neill, author of the operator and the man who killed osama bin laden, told tuesdays the joe pags show. Oneill, a retired navy seal who says he shot bin laden in. Best of sofrep radio with bin laden shooter rob oneill nov 08 episode 304. Navy seal rob oneill identifies himself as bin ladens shooter. This book has been certified by beckett authentication service bas, the premier autograph authentication company. The former us navy seal robert oneill, who has claimed to be the shooter of osama bin laden. Navy seal who shot osama bin laden to speak at lake county. Another excommando says he shot bin laden the new york. Osama bin ladens shooter robert oneill s version of events set to be challenged by comrades. The terrorist attack monday in england that left 22 people dead and dozens injured should force people to take isis more seriously, former navy seal robert oneill told newsmax tv. An exnavy seal who has been identified as the hero who killed osama bin laden faces legal action for breaking. The reason we knew this was a special mission, the shooter said as our interviews about the bin laden operation began, is because wed just finished.
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Nov 29, 2019 fans of the havok journal have been blowing up our email inbox and facebook pages recently with comments and questions about the special operations communitys reaction to rob the shooter oneills claim to have been the man who killed osama bin laden. Navy seal who claims shooting osama bin laden charged with dui. Bissonnette wrote in no easy day that he was one of the seals who shot bin laden, and he and robert oneill, another former seal team 6 member who claims his shots were the fatal ones. Yet, it was oneill who drew fire last week for adding a single new detail to the story of bin ladens slaying. Navy seal who shot bin laden to visit nixon library. R obert oneill may have fired the shot that killed osama bin laden, but he was merely the triggerman. Bin laden shooters story highlights exseals dilemma. Robert oneill, 38, is one of the most highly decorated veterans of our time. Robert james oneill, the former member of seal team 6 who claimed to have shot and killed alqaeda leader osama bin laden in a 2011 raid, was. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Later, according to the story, the point man seems to.
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