FORT HOOD, Texas -- At approximately 1:30 p.m., Nov. 5, a Soldier, Maj. Hasan Nidal Malik, allegedly fired shots into the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center on Fort Hood, resulting in 13 dead and numerous injured. As of this morning, 27 remained hospitalized.
"This is a terrible tragedy that we will know more about in the coming days. For now our focus is squarely on taking care of our Soldiers and their families," said Army Secretary John M. McHugh in a statement issued Thursday.