Friday, November 6, 2009

Death Toll Climbs In Ft. Hood Shooting The suspected gunman was identified by ABC News as Major Malik Nadal Hasan.

Congressman: 2 Soldiers Released From Custody The office of a Texas congressman says two soldiers who were taken into custody following a deadly rampage at Fort Hood have been released.

Troubling Portrait Emerges Of Fort Hood Suspect A training director at Walter Reed Medical Center says the man suspected of a shooting rampage that left 12 dead at Fort Hood, Texas, had some "difficulties" while he was an intern.

Radical Ties Not Ruled Out In Fort Hood Shooting A senior U.S. official in Washington isn't ruling out the possibility that the alleged Fort Hood shooter had ties to radical groups, but isn't saying whether there's evidence to back it up.

Ft. Hood Gen: Gunman Went On 'Measured' Rampage 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."

Army: Civilian Officer Shot Gunman, Ended Rampage 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.

AP Sources: Investigators Seize Suspect's Computer Federal authorities have seized the suspected Fort Hood shooter's computer and are looking for clues that may have led to the military massacre on Thursday that left 13 people dead and 30 wounded.

Napolitano: Texas Base Shooting 'Horrific' U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has called the shooting rampage at the U.S. Army's Fort Hood base "a horrific act of violence."

President Obama: Don't Jump To Conclusions On Shooting President Barack Obama says the "whole nation is grieving right now" over the mass killings at Fort Hood. He urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officials gather facts about the shootings.

Army: Suspect Said 'Allahu Akbar!' Before Shooting The gunman reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar!" which is Arabic for "God is great!"

AP Sources: Ft. Hood Suspect Remains In Coma Authorities say Fort Hood shooting Nidal Malik Hasan remains in a coma but is expected to live.

Officer Praised For Taking Down Suspected Gunman A civilian police officer is being praised for taking down a man suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood when she shot him in the torso.

AP Sources: 1 Rampage Gun Purchased Legally Law enforcement officials say a 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting rampage was purchased legally at a Texas gun store.

Gen. Casey: Fort Hood Rampage Was A 'Kick In The Gut' Casey spoke to reporters at a news conference Friday afternoon at Fort Hood. He says he's encouraged by the stories of heroism and courage that have emerged the day after the attack.

AP Video: Facts About the Fort Hood Army Base