NATO official: Afghan interpreter kills 2 US service members in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL (AP) - A NATO official says an Afghan interpreter killed two U.S. service members before himself being killed by a U.S. soldier, at a combat outpost in eastern Afghanistan.

The new details emerged Saturday, a day after the deaths were announced in a brief statement.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, says the attack occurred in Wardak province, near the Pakistani border.

NATO and Afghan officials said an investigation was still under way but the interpreter apparently was upset over job-related issues.

A clash between U.S. and Afghan troops Saturday that left four Afghan soldiers dead also occurred in Wardak province. But the official said the incidents don't appear to be related.
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