Seven killed in shootings at Fort Hood

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Houston Chronicle 11/5/09
Seven killed in shootings at Fort Hood
Seven people were killed and 12 wounded in a shooting at Fort Hood today, officials confirmed.

Ford Hood spokesman Sgt. Tim Volkert told the Express-News that seven people were killed in a shooting at about 1:30 p.m. in the area near the Howze theater and the base’s readiness center. Both buildings are next to each other.

“I don’t know if it was inside or outside but I do know it was in that area,” Volkert said.

It was not known if the victims are soldiers or civilians. There were conflicting reports from the post on the number of assailants and whether or not they were in custody. About 3 p.m. Volkert said there were two assailants. He said one gunman was believed to be in custody, but another was still on the loose. He did not know if the shooters were soldiers.

:cry: My condolences to the families of the victims.

Sonia

[tammywammy]

1. My condolences here as well

This is very shocking to say the least.

[kjackson227]

2. God bless the families...

On another note, where is that murderous governor of ours??? Why hasn't he made a statement, or has he?

[Ranting_Wacko]

4. Perry made a statement from where he is today in Denton...

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_perry_1105.289e61fb8.html

Texas suffered a “significant loss” with Thursday’s violence at Fort Hood, Gov. Rick Perry said during a stop in Denton.

The governor offered few details on the shooting and said it was premature to speculate on a motive. He also declined to say whether he thought security had been lax at the base. {/I]

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3. MSNBC now reporting 12 dead and 31 wounded.

Horrible. Condolences to the families. So sad.

[sonias]

5. Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood

AAS 11/5/09
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood
By APRIL CASTRO and DEVLIN BARRETT
Associated Press Writers

FORT HOOD, Texas — A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army base on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 11 other people and left 31 wounded. Authorities killed the gunman, and the violence was believed to be the worst mass shooting in history at a U.S. military base.

The shooting began around 1:30 p.m., when shots were fired at the base's Soldier Readiness Center, where soldiers who are about to be deployed or who are returning undergo medical screening, said Lt. Gen. Bob Cone at Fort Hood.

"It's a terrible tragedy. It's stunning," Cone said.

A law enforcement official identified the shooting suspect as Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case publicly.

Two other soldiers taken into custody following the deadly rampage were later released, the office of a Texas congressman said. A spokesman for Rep. John Carter says Fort Hood officials informed Carter's office of the release. Carter's congressional district includes the Army base.

A mental health doctor did this. OMG!

Sonia