Latest On Fort Hood Shooting
At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when at least three gunmen opened fire in Fort Hood, Texas. Media reports named the suspect as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan.
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A brief update now on the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas. Twelve people are confirmed dead and 31 wounded in a rampage that involved the post's Soldier Readiness Center. The FBI says one confirmed shooter, himself a U.S. soldier, has been killed. Two additional suspects, also soldiers, have been apprehended. President Obama called the shootings a horrific outburst of violence. We will continue to update you as we learn more.
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