Tragedy in Texas:
At least seven people are dead and 20 wounded in a mass shooting Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas, and at least one suspect is believed to be holed up in a building and shooting at SWAT team members, NBC News and affiliate KCEN reported.
It was unknown whether the victims were all soldiers or civilians at Fort Hood, one of the largest military complexes in the world.
One gunman was reportedly in custody and another was on the loose, NBC News said. A third shooter may be involved, according to NBC News affiliate KCEN in WACO, which said the person was holed up in building 42006 on the base and had opened fire on SWAT team members. KCEN quoted a source as saying the shooter had a high-powered rifle.
KCEN reported that a policeman was among those shot.
Greg Schannep, an aide to U.S. Rep. John Carter, told the Austin American-Statesman that he was on the Army post to attend a graduation service. He said that as he neared the entrance of a building where the service was being held, a soldier with blood on his uniform ran past him and said a man was shooting.
Someone going postal ? Or something else ?
November 5th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I bet it is going “Muslim.”
November 5th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had the right idea in World War II.
To paraphrase with the help of Carly Simon.
“Take all the Muslims, put them in a Islamic Museum. Charge the people a buck and a half to see them.”
Not only will this cure America of terrorism but could generate enough cash to pay for universal health care.