Government still shutdown, Fort Carson soldier killed in Afghanistan

Lancaster Co. soldier, 26, killed in Afghanistan
By Katie Mae Bassler
Oct 14, 2013

QUARRYVILLE, Pa. (WHTM)

The Department of Defense says a Lancaster County soldier died on Sunday in Afghanistan.

Officials released this statement: "The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Patrick H. Quinn, 26, of Quarryville, Pa., died Oct. 13, in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when the enemy attacked his base with small arms fire.

He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Fort Carson, Colorado."
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