By Jessica Jerreat A former Army Ranger has spoken for the first time about his fear that he fired the fatal round that killed NFL star Pat Tillman. Tillman, who gave up a $3.6 million football contract to serve his country in the aftermath of 9/11, was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan when his regiment was ambushed in Afghanistan. The footballer died after a second group of rangers, including Steven Elliott, fired towards him, believing that Tillman was a Taliban insurgent. Scroll down for video American hero: Pat Tillman gave up a multi-million dollar contract with the Cardinals to be an Army Ranger
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Arizona Cardinals player Tillman had given up $3.6 million contract to serve his country
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27-year-old died in Afghanistan when comrades accidentally shot at him
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Steven Elliott, who served with the footballer, fears he fired the fatal shot
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Legend: Tillman, right, celebrates a Cardinals win with his teammates before he joined the @placeholder
Steven Elliott
Steven Elliott
@placeholder left the army in 2007 and his marriage broke up as he struggled to come to terms with the events of that day.
Steven Elliott
Steven Elliott
Impact: The shooting affected @placeholder's life, leading him to quit the army and divorce his wife.