America's Best Sniper killed at TX Gun Range

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http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013...h-county.html/

Sniper Chris Kyle killed in Erath County Saturday, man arrested in his, another's slaying
9:35 pm on February 2, 2013 | Permalink

Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL and author of the best-selling book American Sniper, and a second person were shot and killed Saturday at a gun range in Erath County, U.S. Marshals said.

Late Saturday, Lancaster police arrested a man who they say matched the description of a man wanted in connection with the slayings. After a brief chase, officers arrested 25-year-old Eddie Ray Routh, according to Lancaster police spokesperson Kelly Hooten.

Reporting on the shootings, the Stephenville Empire-Tribune said Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant would not discuss the victims. But the newspaper said that a source working at Rough Creek Lodge, which has a gun range at which the newspaper reported the slayings occurred, confirmed that one of the victims was Kyle.

WFAA-TV (Channel 8) reported that Kyle was shot point-blank while helping another soldier who is recovering from post traumatic stress syndrome.

Erath County officials had issued an alert for authorities to be on the lookout for the gunman, who was believed to be armed and dangerous and driving a black Ford F-350 truck with large tires and rims.

The suspect was believed to be highly trained with military experience. The shooting location is 53 miles southwest of Fort Worth, according to WFAA.

Kyle grew up in Texas and spent much of his time riding horses and participating on the school rodeo team. His life quickly changed when he decided to go into the military and became a Navy SEAL. He deployed four times to Iraq. Kyle held the record for number of kills by an American sniper. The Pentagon has confirmed more than 150 of his kills. The previous record was 109. For his service, Kyle was awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor. His autobiography, American Sniper, was released last year.

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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r

Ventura's entire post military career has been defined by unabashed self promotion FFS.

Welcome to Pro Wrestling, lolz.

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Best point you have made in a year.

The differnece is I can see how you are from what YOU post.

I dont think you are a total asshole Billay but every single thread about veterans you are in it bashing them. Its fact, I have seen it too much and you need to learn some respect.

I'm not about holding grudges or being a dick to every single person who has ever wronged me but you're absolutely right. Bo's Pelini hasn't proven himself to be a very honorable person. I also don't have a lot of respect for people who "front" on the internet. Just be yourself. Based on what I know of Billay on here and what he doesn't think I know of him in real life, he's the same person here as he really is so he gains a little respect back there. All told, he's still an immature idiot in his 20's and there's a lot of time for him to figure it out. I'm a patient man. I have high hopes for young Billay. I think he's going to become an above average person one day.

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i just dont see how anyone can bash vets.

it isnt their choice to be where ever they are defending our country, whether you agree with what they are doing or not.


they are just following their orders. hell i would bet quite a few disagree with what they are doing, BUT they have the courage to do what the people in charge think it takes to defend us.

props to them