How Patrick died

Killed in a "friendly fire" incident when members of his unit mistook an allied Afghan soldier with him for the enemy and opened fire on both men south of Kabul. [source: Faces of the Fallen]
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Press Coverage [source: Faces of the Fallen]

9 Officers Blamed in Tillman Death, but No Coverup Found
  (Washington Post, March 27, 2007)

Review of Matters Related to the Death of Cpl. Pat Tillman
  (Defense Dept. Inspector General, March 26, 2007)

Panel Vows to Pursue Tillman Case
  (Washington Post, April 25, 2007)

General's Memo Urged Caution Soon After Tillman Death
  (Washington Post, March 31, 2007)

Video: Tillman's Brother Charges Military With Fraud
  (Associated Press, April 24, 2007)

IN THE KILL ZONE : The Unnecessary Death of Pat Tillman
  (Washington Post, Dec. 5, 2004)

Tillman's Parents Are Critical Of Army
  (Washington Post, May 23, 2005)

Army Withheld Details About Tillman's Death
  (Washington Post, May 4, 2005)

Tillman Killed by 'Friendly Fire'
  (Washington Post, May 30, 2004)

Tillman Is Remembered Fondly
  (Washington Post, May 4, 2004)

White House Denies Request for Documents in Ex-NFL Player's Death
  (Washington Post, July 14, 2007)

Army General Censured Over Tillman Probe
  (Washington Post, Aug. 1, 2007)

No Coverup in Tillman Case, Rumsfeld Tells House Panel
  (Washington Post, Aug. 2, 2007)