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Afghan National Policeman kills U.S. servicemember

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  • By U.S. Forces Afghanistan
One U.S. servicemember was killed today when an Afghan National Policeman attacked a dismounted patrol in Bermel District, Paktika province. 

The ANP member opened fire from a tower and threw a hand grenade toward the troops who were returning to a forward operating base. 

The remaining servicemembers returned fire on the tower, killing the ANP member. 

The name of the U.S. servicemember is being withheld until next of kin is notified. 

The incident is under investigation.