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Alleged Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Malik Hasan Was 'Calm,' Methodical During Massacre
ABC News ^ | 11/6/2009 | Emily Friedman

Posted on 11/06/2009 5:30:04 AM PST by Saije

Witnesses to Thursday's massacre at Fort Hood said alleged shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was calm as he opened fire at a crowd of young soldiers, pausing only to reload before he was taken down by a female officer that many hailed today as a hero.

"It was very deliberate in his approach, they said that he was calm," Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone, the base commander at Fort Hood, told "Good Morning America" today. "Several soldiers shot multiple times and were recounting how they were shot."

The attacker killed 13 people, mostly military, and wounded 30. The Fort Hood Web site today addressed the tragedy with a line reading, "Friday is Day of Mourning! -- The duty day will begin no earlier than 0900."

Sgt. Salvatore "Rico" Sanchez told "Good Morning America" today that he treated a captain who was nearby when the shooting started. Covered with blood that wasn't his own, the captain escaped unscathed, with only a mild case of shock.

"According to the captain that I was treating, [Hasan] was sitting down and he just stood up out of nowhere and started shooting," Sanchez said.

As the sound of gunfire erupted, Sanchez said he heard people yelling to call 911 and "all kinds of cries for help."

Cone said wounded first responder Sgt. Kimberly Munley, who exchanged gunfire with Hasan and managed to shoot him four times despite being shot herself, put a stop to the carnage with her quick thinking and willingness to go head-to-head with the gun-wielding officer.

"She was quite effective, one of our most impressive young policemen," Cone said. "She walked up and basically engaged him. I think, certainly, this could've been far worse."

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Kudos to Sgt. Kimberly Munley. I'm sure we'll learn a lot more about her soon.
1 posted on 11/06/2009 5:30:04 AM PST by Saije
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Army: Suspect said `Allahu Akbar!' before shooting
2 posted on 11/06/2009 5:31:42 AM PST by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it! www.FairTaxNation.com)
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To: Saije
Cone said wounded first responder Sgt. Kimberly Munley, who exchanged gunfire with Hasan and managed to shoot him four times despite being shot herself, put a stop to the carnage with her quick thinking and willingness to go head-to-head with the gun-wielding officer.

SGT Munley should get a battlefield commendation.

This was war, brought to our land by a muslim infiltrator.

3 posted on 11/06/2009 5:32:30 AM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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To: Saije

Maybe if she’d been carrying .45ACP instead of a wimpy 9MM she’d have put him down with the first shot? He’s hoping Sgt Munley gets well soon!


4 posted on 11/06/2009 5:33:13 AM PST by Tallguy ("The sh- t's chess, it ain't checkers!" -- Alonzo (Denzel Washington) in "Training Day")
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To: Saije

did anybody try to fight back?


5 posted on 11/06/2009 5:33:57 AM PST by element92
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To: Saije

When will America wake up?? Now we have some in the WH.

Pray for America and Ft Hood


6 posted on 11/06/2009 5:34:42 AM PST by bray (Silent No More)
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To: element92

SGT Kimberly Munley did!


7 posted on 11/06/2009 5:35:19 AM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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To: Man50D

A Muslim shouts “Allah Ahkbar” and starts shooting, killing 13 and wounding dozens, yet the FBI says it is not terrorism, and we are all accused of having Islamophobia. We no longer live in America.


8 posted on 11/06/2009 5:37:37 AM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.....)
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To: Travis McGee

I see Geraldo is already calling for the scumbag to get a trial in a civilian court.


9 posted on 11/06/2009 5:37:50 AM PST by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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did anybody try to fight back?

I'm sure the element of surprise delayed the reaction....but I see Sgt. Munley did a fine job...

10 posted on 11/06/2009 5:38:27 AM PST by LaineyDee (Don't mess with Texas wimmen!)
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To: element92

What do you suppose they were going to fight back with? Most troops aren’t allowed to carry arms in the US while on base. The woman who shot the perp(not alleged)was part of a first responder team. The fact is, keeping our troops unarmed while on base makes them sitting ducks.


11 posted on 11/06/2009 5:38:38 AM PST by calex59
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To: cripplecreek

Last night, someone had posted a page from his official military record. Contained thereon was his Social Security Number. Any guesses on how many applications for credit cards will be made using his name and SSN?


12 posted on 11/06/2009 5:40:12 AM PST by Ax (Carpe Vinum.)
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To: Saije
Hasan, who was reportedly upset about an upcoming deployment to Iraq, had been disciplined in the past for preaching to his patients about his Muslim faith.

First time I've read what he was disciplined for...other articles said it was a "personal matter." Guess so.

13 posted on 11/06/2009 5:41:22 AM PST by livius
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To: cripplecreek

Was that before or after he gave away the positions of our military units by drawing in the sand on global tv.


14 posted on 11/06/2009 5:43:55 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: cripplecreek

Based on the general’s comment of, “His death is not imminent.”, I’d lay odds he’ll be given a military court martial, found guilty (as hell) and given a life sentance. Personally...line him up in front of a firing squad on the range. I’m sure there’d be a long line of volunteers...


15 posted on 11/06/2009 5:44:49 AM PST by Muddy168 (Go Navy!! Beat Army...again, and again, and again...)
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To: calex59

My son was stationed at Fort Hood for awhile. Unless you are training or a first responder or a MP you cannot carry weapons on the base. You are suppoed to be safe there. The base is huge, the areas where they are training are many miles away from the building where this incident took place.


16 posted on 11/06/2009 5:45:42 AM PST by Roses0508
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To: livius

I bet soldiers were just thrilled to come back from Iraq and Afghanistan and hear this guy preach the wonders of Islam. Why did the U.S. military allow this to go on? This man was clearly a threat.


17 posted on 11/06/2009 5:46:04 AM PST by KansasGirl
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To: element92
>> did anybody try to fight back? <<

That's THE big question IMHO.

You don't expect a group of Amish school children to fight back against a lone gunman.

But these victims were mostly well-trained military. They should ALL have rushed him -- if not immediately upon the first shot, then while he was reloading.

As far as we can tell, however, the victims just assumed a "deer in the headlights" stance and were more-or-less helpless, except for that one heroic (and armed) policewoman.

18 posted on 11/06/2009 5:47:55 AM PST by Hawthorn
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To: LaineyDee
I LOVE the idea that this Muslim loony-unes perp is still alive and will know that a FEMALE took him down!!
19 posted on 11/06/2009 5:48:13 AM PST by SMARTY ("What luck for rulers that men do not think. " Adolph Hitler)
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To: calex59

EXACTLY!!


20 posted on 11/06/2009 5:49:26 AM PST by Coldwater Creek ("When you strike one American, you strike us all" ( President George W. Bush))
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