how did chris kyle die

Chris Kyle died on February 2, 2013. He was shot and killed at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas, by Eddie Ray Routh, a former Marine with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were helping Routh, who struggled with mental health issues. During the outing at the shooting range, Routh opened fire with two handguns, killing both Kyle and Littlefield. Kyle was shot six times, including a fatal bullet to the back that pierced his aorta, and another to the jaw causing severe injury. Routh used Kyle's guns in the attack and was later captured by police after fleeing the scene. This tragic event highlighted challenges faced by veterans with PTSD.