location: Shalaambood
notes: Al Shabaab forces attacked military forces in Shalaambood settlement (Marka) in the night of 08/07. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab withdrew. A civilian woman in her home was killed by a stray bullet. Casualties from the warring sides could not be established. Reports indicate that the al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali forces in Ceel Jaale Village (7km SW of Marka) before launching the Shalaambood attack.
target_text: location: Shalaambood, fatalities: 1