A spokesman for the Transitional National Council has confirmed to news organizations that Gadhafi is dead and has released a photo of the dead leader being moved by soldiers.
Muammar Qaddafi had ruled Libya for 42 years and had been involved in a bitter war for the last eight months.
Muammar Qaddafi Death Photo |
Soldiers say they found Gadhafi hiding in a sewer drain after he fled the house they were searching.
He was killed by TNC fighters after a brief struggle.
United States news outlets while not confirming, are reporting his death.
There has been no word yet from President Obama, Congress, The Pentagon, or any National Security agency, but comments are expected soon.
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