Chris Kyle, a former US Navy SEAL sniper who was responsible for 160 kills during his career, was shot and killed with another man at a gun range on Saturday, according to the co-author of Mr Kyle's book.
A suspect has reportedly been arrested.
Mr Kyle, who wrote "American Sniper" about his military service from 1999 to 2009, and another man were found dead at the Rough Creek Lodge's shooting range, according to the Fort Worth Star- Telegram, quoting Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant. The second victim was not identified.
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