Brother of Fort Hood shooting suspect says Army major is peaceful, hopes he is treated fairlyNovember 7th, 2009 Brother: Shooting suspect is a peaceful personSTERLING, Va. — A brother of the man authorities say went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood says the Army psychiatrist is peaceful person — and hopes he will be treated fairly by the legal system.
George W. Bush and former first lady visit wounded soldiers and their families at Fort HoodNovember 7th, 2009 George W. Bush visits Fort Hood, wounded soldiersFORT HOOD, Texas — Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have visited wounded soldiers and their families after the mass shooting at Fort Hood.
Palestinian uncle of Fort Hood suspect says nephew loved US and wanted to serve his countryNovember 7th, 2009 Uncle: Fort Hood suspect loved USEL-BIREH, West Bank — The Palestinian uncle of Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan says his nephew loved America and wanted to serve his country.
Defense Secretary Gates sets moment of silence Friday for the Fort Hood shooting victimsNovember 6th, 2009 Moment of silence set Friday for Fort Hood victimsWASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims.
Commander: Female officer shot gunman, ended Fort Hood rampage before more people killedNovember 6th, 2009 Army: Civilian officer shot gunman, ended rampageFORT HOOD, Texas — The top commander at Fort Hood is crediting a civilian police officer for stopping the shooting rampage that killed 13 people at the Texas post. Lt. Gen. Bob Cone said Friday that Fort Hood police Sgt.
AP sources: Fort Hood shooting suspect was set to deploy to Iraq, didn't want to goNovember 6th, 2009 AP source: Fort Hood suspect was to deploy to IraqWASHINGTON — Defense department officials say the Army psychiatrist who opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood was slated for deployment to Iraq. One of the military officials says Maj.
Ft. Hood Commander: Man suspected in shooting carried out 'very calm and measured' rampageNovember 6th, 2009 Ft. Hood Gen: Gunman went on 'measured' shootingWASHINGTON — The base commander at Fort Hood says survivors of the shooting rampage have told him that the Army psychiatrist suspected in the violence carried out his gunfire in "a very calm and measured approach."
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone said in a nationally broadcast interview Friday that authorities have not yet been able to talk to the suspect, Maj.
Cousin of suspected Fort Hood shooter is mortified by shootings, meets with FBINovember 6th, 2009 Suspect's cousin talks to FBI, mortified by attackWASHINGTON — The cousin of the suspected Fort Hood shooter says family members have met with the FBI and answered all their questions. Nader Hasan of northern Virginia says his family will continue to cooperate with law enforcement.
Fort Hood shooting suspect moved to Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio, Army official saysNovember 6th, 2009 Hospital: Fort Hood suspect moved to San AntonioSAN ANTONIO — An Army medical official says the man suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood has been transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Hospital spokeswoman Maria Gallegos says Maj.
Casey: Fort Hood rampage was a 'kick in the gut;' asks Army to review protection measuresNovember 6th, 2009 Casey: Fort Hood rampage was a 'kick in the gut'FORT HOOD, Texas — Army Chief of Staff George Casey has asked Army leaders across the country to review force protection measures after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, left 13 people dead. Casey described the shooting as a "kick in the gut" for not just Fort Hood but for the entire Army.
AP source: Fort Hood shooting suspect is Army Maj. Malik Nadal HasanNovember 5th, 2009 AP source: Fort Hood shooting suspect Army majorWASHINGTON — A law enforcement official says a shooting suspect at Fort Hood has been identified as Army Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan.
Texas congressman's office says military releases 2 soldiers picked up after shooting spreeNovember 5th, 2009 Congressman: 2 soldiers released from custodyWASHINGTON — The office of a Texas congressman says two soldiers who were taken into custody following a deadly rampage at Fort Hood have been released. A spokesman for Rep.
US Army base shooting leaves seven deadNovember 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - At least two gunmen opened fire on a US Army base in Texas Thursday, killing seven people and wounding up to 12, local media reported. One of the gunmen was in custody and base authorities were searching for a second suspect on the massive base, the largest US military installation in the world.
Fort Hood closed amid reports that several people have been shot and killed at the Army baseNovember 5th, 2009 Fort Hood closed amid reports of several killedFORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army has closed its massive Army base at Fort Hood, Texas, amid reports that several people have been shot and killed at the post.
Army says Fort Hood shootings suspect is still alive, but death toll from attack remains 12November 5th, 2009 Army: Fort Hood shooting rampage suspect is aliveFORT HOOD, Texas — A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded, Army officials said. Authorities said immediately after the shootings that they had killed the suspected shooter, but later in the evening they recanted and said that he was alive and in stable condition at a hospital, watched by a guard.