Posted on 11/07/2009 4:39:03 AM PST by Daffynition
KILLEEN, Tex. — The police officer who brought down a gunman after he went on a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army base here was on the way to have her car repaired when she responded to a police radio report of gunfire at a center where soldiers are processed before being sent overseas, the authorities said Friday.
As she pulled up to the center, the officer, Sgt. Kimberly Denise Munley, spotted the gunman, later identified as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, brandishing a pistol and chasing a wounded soldier outside the building, said Chuck Medley, the director of emergency services at the base.
Sergeant Munley — a woman with a fierce love of hunting, surfing and other outdoor sports — bolted from her car, yanked her pistol out and shot at Major Hasan. He turned on her and began to fire. She ran toward him, continuing to fire, and both she and Major Hasan went down with several bullet wounds, Mr. Medley said.
Whether Sergeant Munley was solely responsible for taking down Major Hasan or whether he was also hit by gunfire from her partner is unclear, but she was the first to fire at him, the authorities said.
Sergeant Munley, 34, is an expert in firearms and a member of the SWAT team for the civilian police department on the base, officials said.
Mr. Medley said she had received specific training in a tactic called active shooter protocol, which was intended for this kind of situation.
“She’s absolutely a hero,” he said. “She had the training; she knew what to do. And she had the courage to do it — by doing it she saved countless people’s lives.”
The original 911 call came in at 1:23 p.m., and five minutes later Sergeant Munley had already shot ...
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“Anyone know why it took well over 5 minutes for someone to shoot at the terrorist, on the largest Army base in the world? And then to be stopped by an off duty female civilian?”
I know the answer: Because normal law-abiding citizens aren’t allowed to carry on Federal installations.
I guess we have to keep Sgt Munley and her family in our prayers now. That is about our only recourse.
In this war without fronts, It looks like that policy will deservedly be under review.
I’ve read earlier reports that she was there in 3 minutes. Is it an issue with you that it was a female officer?
Good point. The Slimes targeting her for retribution?
I wouldn’t doubt it. Like I said, I’m VERY skeptical that ANYONE in the Slimes, including the Faux “Conservative” David Brooks, thinks that shooting a homicidal muzzie is a good thing.
Maybe she should change her “intended homes” to something the Slimes didn’t “report” on.
Wow. Hat is off, eyes blurry.
Excellent question. I’d like to know that myself.
And today we break ground on the national 9/11 mosque in Shanksville PA.
Oh no—hope u Christians and Jews will be ok.
Gee McGavin you woke up on the wrong side of bed, I myself thought it was odd that no one else was able to get off a shot at the perp after all it is a military base.
Wow! What a gal!
Does anyone know what sort of weapon was used by Maj. Hasan? Also, how did he get it onto the base? If it was there to begin with, did he have to sign it out, as you had to do? When signing a weapon out, is it checked by whomever to see if it is loaded or not? Maybe these sort of rules don’t apply to an officer versus an enlisted man? I just don’t know myself. Any thoughts on your part?
He used two guns purchased legally by himself.
For Jihad purposes.
When ever I signed out my issued weapon or my own personal sidearm, it was never issued loaded. No problem to get it on base though as he could have easily had them in his personal vehicle or on his person. Officers have to keep their weapons in the same arms room everyone else does if they live in the barracks or officer quarters. Or least at the posts I served (Ft. Sill, Ft. Bliss, Camp Colbern (ROK)). I know that Maj. Hasan *spit*, used pistols. What kind or caliber, I do not know. Probably Baretta 92s. The reason I say Baretta 92s is because unless he was a frequent shooter, those are the pistols he would be most familiar with due to his military training and qualification.
From the NYT?
*am opening front door to see the spectacle of pigs flying*
Just saw her boss on Fox. Apparently she was shot almost immedeately upon arriving. She engaged the shooter even though she was shot. Was struck again. Stayed in the fight, WAS STRUCK ONCE MORE, and finally put the shooter down. I can’t give this woman enough props for her courage.
I cannot say how much I admire this lady. She jumped forward in the face of possible death and rendered the shooter incapable of continuing his actions.
I hope the various law enforcement associations recognize her with their highest awards for bravery.
I would expect der leader to do so too but he and Holder will be debating why she did not tell him to stop and read him his rights before shooting him.
I only wish she had a 12 gauge rather than the 9mm.
Vince
And I’ll bet she’ll say she was just-doing-her-job. ;)
At 5-foot-4, no wonder the call her “Mighty Mouse.”
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