Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy was shot multiple times in the leg during an ambush on a private military contractor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sustaining injuries but expected to survive.
Former UFC star Tim Kennedy was reportedly shot multiple times during an ambush while working with the Vectus Group, a private military contractor owned by Erik Prince, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The incident resulted in 20 people killed or injured, including Kennedy, who was shot in the leg and is currently receiving medical treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C., with a prognosis for survival. Among the casualties were Congolese individuals and a former New Zealand special forces soldier. This marks the first fatality for the Vectus Group in Congo. Kennedy, known for his 18-6 MMA record across various organizations including UFC, also has a distinguished military background, having joined the U.S. Army in 2004 before moving to the Texas Army National Guard.
