November 05, 2009

Seven Murdered at Fort Hood in Shooting Incident

Early reports indicate two persons in military fatigues murdered seven today at Fort Hood in Texas. One shooter is in custody and the other may be holed up. There may be a third shooter on the loose. Twelve were injured. Fort Hood is the largest US military installation in the world.

MSNBC: At least seven people are dead and 12 wounded in a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, the base's public affairs office told NBC News on Thursday...The base was reportedly on lockdown.

Fort Hood is adjacent to Killeen, and 60 miles northeast of Austin. The sprawling complex is home to at least 4,929 active duty officers and 45,414 enlisted. Civilian employees total nearly 9,000.



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