28-Year-Old Soldier From San Antonio, Javier Gutierrez Killed In Afghanistan Firefight

SAN ANTONIO (CBSDFW.COM) — A Texan was one of two Americans killed during a firefight in Afghanistan this weekend.

Javier Gutierrez, 28, of San Antonio and Antonio Rodriguez, 28, from New Mexico, died Feb. 8 in Nangarhar Province as a result of wounds sustained in combat.

Sgt. Javier Jaguar Gutierrez, 28, of San Antonio, Texas

Six other United States service members were wounded during the fight. Military officials also said there were three Afghan casualties as well.

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