He was killed in the Camp Chapman attack in Khost, Afghanistan, a suicide bombing that targeted Central Intelligence Agency personnel.
After serving with the Atlanta Police Department, where he worked undercover in narcotics, he transitioned to global security roles, including in Kosovo and Iraq.
[5] He served with United Nations security forces in Kosovo and completed multiple tours in Iraq, where he was responsible for protecting high-profile officials in high-risk environments.
[7] The bombing was a significant loss for the CIA and led to widespread media coverage and internal reviews of security procedures.
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