"Cuban officials claim that occupants of the vessel opened fire on Cuba's coast guard as the boat approached the island nation, prompting its officers to return fire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is investigating the incident and has officially asked Cuba for access to the six injured people, a U.S. official told Axios."
"The boat's owner in Florida had reported that the vessel had been stolen by an employee. The boat's owner told the sheriff's office he suspected a man who was helping lay tile in a renovation project had taken the vessel and left behind his truck near where the boat had been docked."
"Some of those who were on the boat have criminal records, the official said, and at least one of those killed was a U.S. citizen. Another U.S. citizen was among the injured and is receiving care in Cuba, the official said. Others who were aboard the boat are believed to be legal permanent residents of the U.S."
A boat stolen from Big Pine Key, Florida was involved in an armed confrontation with Cuba's coast guard near Cuban waters. Cuban officials report that occupants of the vessel opened fire on coast guard officers, who returned fire, resulting in deaths and injuries. The boat's owner reported it stolen by an employee suspected of having family in Cuba. Among those aboard were U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and at least one person with a K-1 visa. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the U.S. is investigating and has requested access to six injured individuals. The purpose of the armed group's mission to Cuba remains unclear, with both federal and Florida state authorities investigating the incident.
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