A former Navy SEAL and the author of "American Sniper," Chris Kyle (the most lethal sniper in United States military history), was shot and killed along with another man Saturday 2/2/2013 at a Texas gun range R.I.P. Chris ! ------------- 160 confirmed kills (out of 255 claimed kills) Service/branch: United States Navy Years of service: 1999-2009 Rank: Chief Petty Officer Unit SEAL Team 3, Sniper Element, Charlie platoon Battles/wars: Iraq War (Second Battle of Fallujah) Silver Star (2) B