Pat Tillman's Mysterious Death: Was it an Accident?

Former NFL Star Killed by "Friendly" Fire

WEB Tillman finished his career with totals of 340 tackles, 25 sacks, 3 interceptions for 37 yards, 3 forced fumbles, 15 pass deflections, and 3 fumble recoveries.

In 2002, Pat Tillman left a successful football career with the Arizona Cardinals to join the U.S. Army Rangers.

WEB On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan. However, new evidence suggests that it may not have been an accident.

Tillman, who criticized the U.S. Military apparatus in his personal journal and regularly questioned the legality of the invasion, may have been seen as a threat by some within the military. His death is now the subject of a new investigation, which is expected to shed light on what really happened that fateful day.

Patrick Tillman was born to parents Mary and Patrick on November 6, 1976, in San Jose, California. The eldest of three boys, Pat was a caring and loved brother and son.