The US military announced that a US contractor was killed in Iraq Saturday during an incident that also resulted in the death of a US Marine
US contractor Saif Rashaed and Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Koppenhafer"gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country," US Central Command said in a statement. "We will not forget their sacrifice. As we mourn their loss, we are reminded of the significant dangers our men and women face while serving our nation," the statement added.
" Friendly fire possibilityRead MoreA US defense official told CNN that the investigation will be looking at the circumstances surrounding Koppenhafer's death, including a possibility that he was killed by"friendly fire." The official added, however, that this is only one of the possible scenarios being examined and that it is possible that he died due to enemy action.
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