According to officials, the incident was a dual attack.
One of the shootings happened at a graduation ceremony taking place at the base when the shooting happened, Green said.
“It would be an environment that would be very susceptible to casualties or injuries,” Green said.
A second attack happened at a theater on the sprawling base, according to the Associated Press.
Army personnel say they are not certain whether the shooting victims are civilians or military personnel.
The conditions of the wounded were not known.
“We’re praying that those who are injured … are not seriously injured.”
The Fort Hood public affairs spokesman said the Army is setting up a special operations center to handle the response.
The official base Web site has posted a message that it is on lock down and in an emergency situation. It also urged people to stay indoors.
Nine schools on the base — seven elementary and two middle — are included in the lock down.
Thank you for the update. I appreciate it.