Posted on 11/05/2009 12:18:55 PM PST by DCBryan1
Edited on 11/05/2009 2:37:55 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Twelve people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting spree at a Texas military base by what officials believe was possibly carried out by an Army officer.
The suspected gunman was identified by ABC News as Major Malik Nadal Hasan.
The shooter was killed and two other suspects, who are also soldiers, have been apprehended, Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone said.
The gunman used two handguns, Cone said. He wasn't sure if the shooter reloaded the weapons during the attack.
Watching on 3 channrls ..one in my area trying to learn more...Prayers for the wounded and grieving loved ones.
Still saying only one in custody.
Please. Let's not let him get involved.
FORT HOOD (November 5, 2009)-Army officials have confirmed a violent incident has happened Thursday afternoon on post.
http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/69305427.html
The reports indicate there may be at least twelve and maybe even as many as fifteen victims involved in this incident.
Temple ISD reports they are on a “soft” lock down in connection with the Fort Hood.
“Temple Police Department requested Temple ISD place all campuses and district buildings in a soft lockdown, due to a situation at Fort Hood, TISD spokesperson Regina Corley told News 10 by news release.
“We have been directed to follow our regular dismissal schedule,” Corley said in a follow-up release.
Details have not been released but it is known that ambulances and police are converging on a location in the center of the sprawling military post.
Ambulances from several agencies have been dispatched.
One unconfirmed report indicates an armed gunman has fired several shots and may have hit several people.
Ft. Hood officials report the area is not secure.
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Fox reporting the base is now on lockdown.
Happened at Bldg. 4200 — key supporting for
Fort Hood’s power projections. Also, medical,
dental, legal, financing, mobilizations, etc.
Two shooters in military fatigues .. one in custody.
MP’s taking control of the base. No media allowed.
God rest in peace the fallen, heal the wounded,
and protect us all. The gates of Hell have been
opened .. the spawns of satan are crawling the
earth.
Or those Amish.
since I was curious as to what, exactly, a Soldier Readiness Center is I had a quick look and found this.....story is about a different SRC and for sure better days, but this might be worth a look......
http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/Government/Story~307068.aspx
Prayers for your friends!
prayers for you and your friends.
Even one shooter could mean ROP, think of the recruiting station shooting earlier this year. CNN near gleeful that this could be a soldier who snapped. They're talking ad nauseam about the "stress" of combatants.
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No details are available at this time, except that we are sure it wasn’t terrorism.
TV report - base lock-down - one shooter still on loose
I hate seeing these mass killings, wherever they occur.
I’ve had my reasons to be very angry with groups of people at times, but this no way to resolve an issue.
This is just wrong, unnecessary, and tragic.
I am so sorry this took place.
My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and friends.
According to one unconfirmed report (just aired on MSNBC), the second shooter is NOT in custody and may have entered the post exchange.
You’re welcome. 1 shooter in custody, 1 on the loose.
Details are still sketchy but possible 3 shooters. 1 in custody, 2 at large. Not confirmed, however.
Oh my goodness, PRAYERS!
1991, I believe.
Although tempting, I think it's way to early to speculate on motives or affiliations of perps. Safety and security come first.
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