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Witness: Hero Cop's Partner Took Down Hasan

Sgt. Mark Todd's role obscured in Fort Hood aftermath

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 12, 2009 1:21 AM CST | Updated Nov 12, 2009 5:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Kimberly Munley's heroism during the Fort Hood shootings isn't in question but her equally heroic partner deserves the credit for actually stopping Nidal Hasan's rampage, according to an eyewitness. Hasan shot Munley as she appeared from behind a building and was reloading, apparently unharmed, when... Read full story »

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