3 Victims, Gunman Dead After Second Fort Hood Mass Shooting
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A soldier opened fire on fellow service members at Fort Hood on Wednesday, killing three and injuring 16 before turning the gun on himself, in an attack at the same post still recovering from a 2009 shooting massacre that left 13 people dead.
More than four hours after the shooting, all-clear sirens sounded as the lockdown at the post was lifted. Hundreds of cars began streaming from the giant complex, many including children who had been kept locked-down in schools since gunshots were first reported at about 4:30 p.m.
NBC News identified the deceased gunman as 34-year-old enlisted Army soldier Ivan Lopez, but military officials declined to name him Wednesday night, pending notification of family members.
Officials said there was no indication the shooting was terrorism-related. The gunman’s motive remains unknown, officials said, although NBC News reported that the rampage may have resulted from an argument with other soldiers in the motor pool.
The names of the victims have not yet been released, though officials did confirm that all of the victims are military personnel. Their names will be released 24 hours after all family have been notified.
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By Steven Ertelt.
Nathan Trapuzzano was a young 24-year-old man who served as a sidewalk counselor at a local abortion clinic in Indiana and had a baby on the way. Tragically, he was murdered in a shooting while out walking his neighborhood.
“I am saddened to report that a young man who served as a sidewalk counselor at one of Indianapolis’ abortion clinics was killed while walking near his home on Tuesday morning,” said Cathie Humbarger of Allen County Right to Life. “His wife is due to deliver their first baby next month.”
Indianapolis television station WISH-TV has more details on what happened:
From early evening on into the night Tuesday, patrol cars and extra eyes watched the streets where an innocent man was gunned down.
“This is a safe city and that’s why this murder is particularly troubling because this is a gentleman who was just living his life, who was shot dead for absolutely no reason,” said IMPD Southwest District Commander David Hofmann.
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