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12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Fort Hood Shootings

Soldier gunman is dead; two other suspects are in custody

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 5, 2009 4:09 PM CST

(AP) – Twelve people are dead and 31 wounded after a shooting spree at Fort Hood, the Texas Army base. One shooter is among the dead and two more suspects are in custody. All are US soldiers, said an Army official. All the casualties took place at the base's Soldier Readiness Center, where those who are about to be deployed or who are returning undergo medical screening. The primary shooter opened fire with two handguns about 1:30pm.

President Obama called the incident a "horrific outburst of violence" and said his thoughts were with the families of victims. He promised the government would get answers to "every single question." Fort Hood is the largest US Army base in the world, home to about 40,000 soldiers and their families.

A file shot of Fort Hood.
A file shot of Fort Hood.   (AP Photo/Fort Hood)
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johntitor
Nov 7, 2009 12:31 PM CST
*facepalm* Go and look up what trolling is please....expressing an opinion like most of the posts here; not trolls. Posting an opinion thats not necessarily factual just to get a rise out of people= trolling. Dontlikeyou= troll (posts outrageous to get attention and incite) Just because someone has a different opinion doesn't make them a troll. Damn newfags...
Shannonals
Nov 7, 2009 1:00 AM CST
Are you serious BoZo? Have you seen the crime reports on the base blotters lately. I would definitely recommend locking your doors.
doingtherightthing
Nov 6, 2009 12:38 PM CST
trolls what did I say earlier;.Muslims/terrorists. You say; can't be, no way.. . WERE AT WAR TROLLS. Get it. This is a sleeper cell right in our military trolls. Some people are so stupid that if you hit them with a 2x4 they wouldn't feel it. Trolls stand in line; I have my 2x4 ready......idiots

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