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 official would not give his name nor additional details. It was unknown whether victims are soldiers or civilians. One gunman was reportedly in
custody and another was on the loose, NBC News said. A third shooter may be involved, according to NBC News affiliate KCEN. KCEN in Waco reported
that the second suspect may be holed up in a building on the post. Story continues below ↓advertisement | your ad here The base was reportedly on
lockdown. Two nearby school districts were also being locked down. 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. The base has se
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very sad, i'll update this as more info comes in.
[edit on 11/5/2009 by Alaskan Man]
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