3 Victims, Gunman Dead After Second Fort Hood Mass Shooting
Number of injured climbs to 11; lockdown lifted at Fort Hood
Three victims and the gunman are dead following a mass shooting at the Fort Hood Army post Wednesday, NBC News is reporting. One other victim is in grave condition, while at least 11 others are injured, according to NBC News.
A military official told NBC News that the deceased shooter, identified as 34-year-old enlisted Army soldier Ivan Lopez, appeared to be the only shooter despite an earlier report of two gunmen.
NBC News reported that the shooter was in uniform, and that the shooting rampage may have resulted from an argument with other soldiers in the motor pool.
The Associated Press, citing an internal memo from the Justice Department, reported that the Fort Hood shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The names of the victims have not yet been revealed.
Scott & White Hospital in Temple confirms they have a command center in place and have received four patients from the post.
In an update Wednesday night, Glen Couchman, chief medical officer for Scott and White Memorial Hospital, said patients are receiving treatment for wounds to their head and neck and range from "stable to quite critical."
Couchman, who said "this is another sad day for Central Texas," said they planned to offer another update on the conditions of the victims later in the evening.
President Obama; Gov. Perry Give Statements on Fort Hood Shooting
From Chicago, President Barack Obama stood in front of a large black curtain Wednesday evening and, with an American flag to his right, addressed the shooting at Fort Hood.
"We're following it closely. The situation is fluid right now ... I want to just assure all of us we are going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened," Obama said. "We're heartbroken something like this might have happened again."
Texas Gov. Rick Perry released a statement Wednesday saying, "Today, Fort Hood was once again stricken by tragedy. Fort Hood has proven its resilience before, and will again."
Active Shooter Reported at Fort Hood
Fort Hood officials have confirmed that a shooting occurred at the post, though the post has not confirmed the number of people injured. Fort Hood's Directorate of Emergency Services said in a news release that it had an initial report that the shooter was dead, but that the report was also unconfirmed.
Nearly three hours after the shooting, officials continued to search and clear buildings at the post before lifting the lockdown just after 7 p.m.
Initial reports indicated that the shooting took place at the Medical Brigade Building at about 4:30 p.m. Local NBC affiliate KCEN-TV reported there were also reports of victims at the Battle Simulation Center.
Just after 5 p.m. local time, the post tweeted that all personnel were being asked to shelter in place, close doors and stay away from windows. Soon after, Central Texas College's campus was evacuated and all classes canceled.
Officials with the Bell County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Public Safety were called in to help to secure the perimeter of the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services.
Tragic History at Fort Hood; Army Psychiatrist Massacres 13
In November 2009, 13 people were killed and more than 30 others injured when Maj. Nidal Hasan opened fire on dozens of people at the post. Hasan was paralyzed during an exchange of gunfire and, in late 2013, was sentenced to death. He is currently awaiting execution.
In February, officials at the Central Texas Army post said the site of the 2009 massacre, a processing center also known as Building 42003, had been razed.
About Fort Hood
Fort Hood covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units, a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission. It is home to two full divisions, the 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and 12 additional units. Around 50,000 soldiers work at Fort Hood and there are an additional 150,000 civilians who support the base.
The post is about 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.
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