UPDATE: Shooting incident at Fort Hood

By Fort Hood Public AffairsApril 3, 2014

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FORT HOOD, Texas (April 2, 2014) -- UPDATE 2: Directorate of Emergency Services officials here reported that at approximately 4 p.m. (CDT), today, a Soldier assigned to the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), fired shots at individuals in the 1st Medical Brigade area of Fort Hood.

Within 15 minutes, emergency services officials responded to the scene. The injured were treated at the scene and transported to area hospitals. The suspect died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

In regard to the investigation, there is no indication at this time that this incident is related to terrorism. An investigation by law enforcement is ongoing and no further details are releasable at this time.

Medical officials have confirmed four deceased, including the shooter, and 16 injured. Officials are continuing to confirm the details of this incident, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased, injured and their families during this difficult time.

Family notifications are ongoing; the names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. Family members can call the Family Assistance Center Hotline at (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751.

Chaplains have set up family counseling centers both on and off post. Locations are the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel and Scott & White Hospital.

The Red Cross Joint Assistance Center has been established at the Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen, Texas. Monetary donations may be submitted online at www.redcross.org.

As further details are available, they will be released through www.FortHoodPressCenter.com.

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Fort Hood, TX 76544

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