Afghan government delegation attacked at US soldier shootings site

Militants have attacked an Afghan government delegation visiting the site in one of the two villages in southern Afghanistan where a US soldier is suspected of killing 16 civilians.

The attackers opened fire at the delegation from several sides today.

An Associated Press reporter witnessed the attack. It was unclear if anyone was killed or injured.

The delegation included two of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's brothers and senior security officials.

A US soldier has been detained in connection with Sunday's shooting rampage that left 16 civilians dead in the villages of Balandi and Alkozai in Panjwai district of Kandahar province.