Possible friendly fire incident kills 1 Coalition servicemember Published Oct. 16, 2008 By U.S. Forces Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan -- One Coalition servicemember was killed and several others were wounded by a possible errant mortar round today in eastern Afghanistan. The troops were responding to several small-arms attacks while on a dismounted patrol. During the engagements, Coalition forces called for mortar fire to eliminate the insurgents in the area. An investigation is ongoing.