Ronald Thomas Smith II an American citizen and teacher was shot and killed in Benghazi, leaving five dead under Obama’s watch in Benghazi. Ronald Thomas Smith II American teacher was teaching at an international school in Benghazi. Obama remains silent on the latest American to be killed in Benghazi. Hillary Clinton was reportedly ready to respond ‘what difference at this point does it make’ when asked by Smith.
The State Department identified the victim as Ronald Thomas Smith II, and confirmed that he was a teacher at an international school in Benghazi.
“We can confirm that a U.S. citizen was shot and killed in Benghazi,” a State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said in the statement.
“We offer our condolences to the victim’s loved ones. We are in contact with the family and are providing all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect for the privacy of those affected, we have no further comment at this time. For questions on the investigation, I refer you to the Libyan authorities,” the statement said.
School board member Adel Mansouri said the teacher was shot around lunchtime near his home.
“He was doing his morning exercise when gunmen just shot him. I don’t know why. He was so sweet with everyone,” Mansouri told Reuters.