Flags to half-staff for Conn. solder killed - Los Angeles Local News, Weather, and Traffic

Flags to half-staff for Conn. solder killed

Posted: Updated:

MADISON, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has ordered flags to fly at half-staff across Connecticut to honor a soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Army Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel, whose family lives in Madison, was one of two soldiers killed in an attack at a police station in eastern Afghanistan.

Madison First Selectman Fillmore McPherson said Tuesday that Pedersen-Keel's parents were informed Monday of his death.

U.S. officials said have said two special forces soldiers were killed Monday when a policeman fired at people leaving a meeting at district police headquarters in Wardak province.

McPherson said Pedersen-Keel graduated from Avon Old Farms School in 2002 and the U.S. Military Academy in 2006.

The 28-year-old Pedersen-Keel was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, N. C.

 

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

  • Connecticut NewsConnecticut News

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:39:24 GMT
    Limited service resumed Tuesday afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains followed by full service on Wednesday, the MTA.
    Limited service resumed Tuesday afternoon on Metro-North and Amtrak trains followed by full service on Wednesday, the MTA.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:24:15 GMT
    An official says toxicology tests on the Newtown school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication.
    An official says toxicology tests on the Newtown school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:06:47 GMT
    Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich?  A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
    Looking for some waterfront property in tony Greenwich?  A 50-acre compound known as Copper Beach Farm has hit the market with an asking price of $190 million.
Powered by WorldNow

KTTV FOX 11
1999 S. Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles CA 90025

Main: (310) 584-2000
News Tips? (310) 584-2025

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices