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Investigations into death of AG in Yap

05:04 am on 16 October 2019

Investigations in Micronesia are continuing into the deadly shooting of the acting attorney general of Yap state.

Police and witnesses say Rachelle Bergeron was shot dead on Monday night by a single suspect outside her home. 

The national government confirmed the US citizen's death on Tuesday, saying the FBI were assisting with an investigation.

Mackenzie Smith spoke with Palau-based journalist Bernadette Carreon, who began by explaining what we know so far.

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Rachelle Bergeron, who was acting Attorney General of the State of Yap. Photo: Facebook / Yap State Government Public Information Service