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Two Officers Now Credited With Bringing Down Fort Hood Gunman
A second Fort Hood police officer is being credited with firing the shots that brought down the gunman who opened fire Thursday in a crowded deployment-processing center, killing 13 and wounding 30.
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Bystanders crouch for cover as shots rang out from Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Processing Center Thursday, as law enforcement officers run toward the sound of the gunfire. A lone gunman killed 13 people and wounded 30 more in the incident. (U.S. Army photo by Jeramie Sivley)
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Posted by: j
Location: waco
on Nov 7, 2009 at 08:07 AM
The comments about foreigners in the military are uncalled for. I have immigrant friends who love this country so much that they joined the military to prove it. Do not make the mistake of lumping all people into one. At one time all Americans were immigrants. Let us not forget that immigration is our history and our blood line and that diversity makes us stronger. God Bless all the wounded and families of the wounded and murder victims. TO all military who read this, thanks for having our backs. Grateful citizen!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Wow
Location: Iraq
on Nov 7, 2009 at 02:43 AM
I am so in aww of the comment left by JUST A SOLDIER " get the foreigners out of our armed services" wow again wow do you know how many foreigners are in the milatary and this country? Diversity what ARMY of One are you in maybe just your ONE? Im in Iraq and all you ever hear is even if a terrrorist is Hurt and they no longer can be a risk to you You must assist medically I cant even believe you fixed your mouth to say that another thing yes that was a cowardly thing to do but stop blaming it on he was MUSLIM thats the easy thing to do Blame. Nobody knows what that man was going threw its a shame he did what he did but stop blaming the religion thats like christian men that blow up abortion clinics and say they did it because the doctors were killing babies but you just killed a bunch of people in a clinic theres radicles in every religion but stop blaming a whole religion for what a few did [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ariel
Location: Iraq but from Killeen
on Nov 7, 2009 at 02:02 AM
This police officer deserves the key to the city for what she did. and OBAMA should be the one to give it to her along withe the highest military civillan award she can get. it takes alot to risk your life for someone elses and that sayd alot about a person. i hope she makes a speedy recovery, on another note. things like this on or off post(lubys) is reason why we need to fight to keep our right to bare arms. i know certain places guns wouldnt be allowed. i imagine this may have been one place, but can you imagine if you were allowed to carry your weapon, someone would have shot him before he could have done more harm. People know Texas as a gun state, and that what we are. Us Texans alone could probably take out all the talaban!! ok sorry i'm jumping off subject. Rest In Peace to the fallen and God bless their Families also God bless the injured and i will pray that you all make a speedy recovery. oh and let this coward live and then feed him that Texas sized lethal injection!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: dmg
Location: waco
on Nov 7, 2009 at 12:27 AM
HERO! May God Bless her and be beside her as she heals from her wounds. And a big THANKS to her for protecting and serving! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: E.M.M.A
Location: Ft.Hood/Killeen
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I was at work when this happened, A Co-worker ran back into our Office shouting, "they have an active Shooter on Ft. Hood. An Active Shooter on Post." Just see the look on her face gave me the Goosebumps all down my arms n chills down my back, I could literally fill my Hair stand up on my head, It was so crazy!. We were Definitely, not able to focus back on our jobs after that. All we were thinking about is, our Loved ones and making sure he/she is Alright. Its was such a terrifying moment, and all we could do is just sit and listen to the radio. We had Millions of questions running in our heads. And yet they have not been answered. But thank God he is a live. He Deserves to get what is coming for him. God Bless America! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Thankful
Location: Clifton
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM
God Bless Sgt Munley! To go in there not knowing what this person had, what he was gonna do, take him out, and save others at the same time as being shot is amazing. Thank you to her and the other officers and soldiers who stepped in the line of fire to save their fallen brothers and sisters. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Girl! You rock!!!! I pray you have a speedy recovery. You will always be a hero to us! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: abc123
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:23 PM
My vote --- Fly her in a medivac aircraft to San Antonio and let her finish off the job she started. Shoot that guy in every spot he shot someone else. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lisa
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I'm thankful for all those who perform duties that most of us cannot. I could never be a police officer, nurse, doctor, and many other professions that require so much heart, soul, dedication, and mostly a strong stomach. Mrs. Munley has my uptmost respect for her actions and I wish her a speedy recovery so she can return to her family. So to all the heroes in the world, thank you. But once again, I have to wonder about the "news media", especially here locally. What happened to proper reporting and writing? Paragraphs, for one, but mostly the "story". This report of one-liners leaves me heart-broken over the "supposed" education in the US today. Luckily I have no children to worry about when my time comes, because with the psychos and illiterate and "educated" people coming up in the world today, it's only going to get worse. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: us
Location: Temple
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:21 PM
she should be given the mtal of honor for being such a great hero... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rodney
Location: Ft Hood
on Nov 6, 2009 at 05:56 PM
I too am so proud that Sgt Munley put this dog down. She is a REAL American Hero. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: Copperas Cove, Tx
on Nov 6, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Ok I've been glued to the tv and heard and read all the remarks regarding the fact the shooter was a muslim and i say who cares he was a coward that's all. He figured a way to keep from going to war and that was rather than taking chances with the enemy he'll fight unarmed true americans that he knows can't fight back no risk for him. What a coward i say put him and his vent on the plane and on the front line of the most dangerous place and let him take his chances. I come from a military family and can't tolerate cowards. God Bless our soldiers and their families and my prayers are with the wounded and fallen soldiers and families, but don't let the coward win keep your faith and prove your a better person than him. I hope you know your not alone in this awful time. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SamdraB
Location: Temple
on Nov 6, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Ms. Munley, thank you for you quick action yesterday. You stopped this monster before he could do even more harm. Get Well Soon. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BH
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 03:32 PM
I think it's great that it happened to be a stong willed WOMAN that took this dirtbag down ...and that (at the moment) hes alive to know it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Joe
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:41 PM
What a brave person, would be an honor to serve with her in combat. I see where Obama is telling us not to jump to conclusions, well maybe he will pardon his kind in the near future. We have to get our country back and to do it fast. Liberals beware you are going to be replaced!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: killeen
Location: killeen
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:20 PM
For you folks that are saying that the murderer should not have been given medical treatment, that is something a radical muslim would do. We are a nation formed on Christian values and withholding medical treatment would not be inline with what this nation should do. Maybe in Iraq but not here. Now he can stand trial and get what he has coming. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: just a soldier
Location: on the line
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Why is it we are forced to disarm whenever we are on base? me and my command chief and my 2nd Lt. talked about something like this happening a couple years ago. since then i take my sidearm with me everywhere. God speed to those who were hurt, God bless to the ones who passed. get the foreigners out of our armed services. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: R
Location: China Spring
on Nov 6, 2009 at 02:12 PM
It appears this woman has earned her place in heaven more than once. God bless you, Sgt. Munley. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:49 PM
All though this is a tragedy may God Bless the heroes like this officer and the ones who stepped up to help the wounded.It is people like you all that make this country worth fighting for.Not out of greed,not for recognition but just because it's the right thing to do.May god bless you and your families and the families who lost love ones.THANK ALL OF YOU, OUR OFFICERS, OUR SOLDIERS AND THE FAMILIES OF OUR SOLDIERS. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Holli
Location: Temple
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Thank You, Sargeant Munley! May you have a speedy recovery and NEVER doubt for a moment that you did the right thing. YOU ARE MY HERO! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Someone
Location: Near-Here
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Thank You Sgt. Kimberly Munley! May GOD bless you, and may you get better and heal quickly!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mrs blue collar
Location: centex
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:11 PM
I totally agree with "concerned American". This fine lady should get the highest honor possible for ending the horrific bloodshed that was going on!!!! I know our President will see fit to do so. Our Highest Armed Forces Personnel will see to it. I do still have a little faith is Mr. Obama. May our lady have a speedy and full recovery. God speed in healing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: DLG
Location: Killeen
on Nov 6, 2009 at 01:01 PM
One word.....HERO!!!!!!!!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nick
Location: Overseas
on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM
It's a shame we stopped waterboarding. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Miss Ruger is a shooter!
Location: Temple
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Homeland security ? Are you serious ? Prime example of letting our guard down once again. Let us all pray for the families and survivors... And thank GOD,yes GOD that female officer was alert and quick on her feet . You go girl! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brenda
Location: Cove
on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Kudos to Sgt. Munley! You are absolutely a hero! I wish you a speedy recovery. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:51 AM
It is a shame the lady police officer didn't kill the sorry piece of humanity. Or they should have just left him there to bleed to death. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tracey
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I agree with American Soldier....let him die [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: concerned
Location: Ft Hood
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM
he does not need to die until we get some answers; so some of us may be able to find a little bit of closure in this senseless act of terrorism. but i would like to suggest, treat his wounds, with no pain medicine, maybe he will think next time given the opportunity to just kill himself, rather then kill everyone around him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MMH
Location: BELTON
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:32 AM
SGT. Kimberly Munley, I just want to say thanks for the quick actions you took in bringing this monster down. You are a true HERO!! I pray for your quick recovery and may GOD bless you all the days of your beautiful life!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sharon
Location: Hamilton
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:20 AM
woman power. go girl go. Hope you are doing good. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dallas
Location: Belton
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:57 AM
I'm honored to call a Police Woman a Hero. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Retiree
Location: USA
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:26 AM
I just can't still comprehend how can a person trusted to care for others can do this. My prayers go for the families of those who have lost a loved one. One thing is to loose a loved one, another is to go the way these heroes have gone. Most probably the suspect will recover, will be brought to justice - the government will spend God-knows how much to convict him, and then the government will care for him the amount of time he is convicted for - if found guilty . . We do this in our country, if the suspect would done this some other place, his limp body would be hanging in public display already. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Willie
Location: Killeen
on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:04 AM
This is almost as big as the Luby incident years ago. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: april
Location: fort hood
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:59 AM
thank u to the brave woman who stepped up in an emermergency and her quick actions probaly saved more lives get well soon our hero [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Concerned American
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:50 AM
The cop that took this guy out deserves the highest honor available for heroism!!!!!!!! If our illustrious President doesn't honor this person personally on national television,then he is no kind of President at all. After all, if he can exalt a belligerent college professor for resisting arrest, he should be able recognize this heroine for putting her life on the line to save others! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MOM
Location: BELTON
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:50 AM
TAKE HIM OFF THE VENTILATOR AND LET HIM BURN..... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Copperas Cove, TX
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I am thankful for the people on hand that performed first aid unselfishly giving of themselves. On a seperate note, I am angered and frusterated with the shooter being given medical care. I know his family will be hurting, but let the ID10T die, someone needs to stop his ventilator, let hime suffer, plug it back in and repeat!!! My prayers are with the families of those lost, and with all persons affected by this tragic event. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: barbara
Location: waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:44 AM
my neice was married to a soldier we called to see if he is ok from what we gathered he might be among the dead or injured [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: EVE
Location: Waco
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Last name Is HASAN. To me it was a terorist attack. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
Location: Goldthwaite Texas
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:37 AM
I feel for all the familys and military personal at fort hood a very good base in texas where brave men and women serve this fine country i hope the coward that did all this to the military men and women at fort hood dies he does not deserve to live. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ken
Location: Killeen
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:36 AM
My heart goes out to all the families touched by this horrible man. I serve in ministry and as such was on the team that had to tell victims families after the Luby's shooting. Please keep those offering support to families at Fort Hood in your prayers as well. Working closely on notification teams, is so hard, and the effects stay with you. God blessings to all who were injured, to those who lost loved ones, and to all the many who are cleaning up this terrible crime. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gun handling Female
Location: Temple
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:33 AM
I am proud a female took him down. If he is Muslim he would have seen her as weak. Thank you we need to show how strong of a nation we are. I agree with American Soldier let him die! Make an example out of him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Justice
Location: Huntsville
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Provide him with the best medical care available, then let Texas prosecute him and execute him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Susie Brown-Wakeland
Location: Lampasas
on Nov 6, 2009 at 08:03 AM
At Scott & White, he was screaming curses on America and all Americans all the way down the hall. You could hear him all over that floor. Of course it isn't politically correct to tell that, but now days the truth is "politically incorrect"! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Army Family Member
Location: Fort Hood
on Nov 6, 2009 at 07:04 AM
I am moved by how the community is coming together. I live on post and I had no idea what was going on, my husband texted me and told me he was okay. I tried to text back but it didn't go through, I tried to call nothing. Then the sirens went off. I closed my blinds, turned of everything, make sure everything was locked and hid in the bathroom since it was the only room without a window. I was in contact with another wife who said she heard the shots fired, and was terrifed. I went outside after the lockdown was lifted, it feels like a different place, our home has been violated! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: American Soldier
Location: Iraq
on Nov 6, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Let the Coward die! [ Report Abuse ] |
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The D A police and gate security officers carry 9MM Glock pistols,they might as well be carrying water guns.Arm them with forties or forty fives.Something with stopping power.
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The Fort Hood access control program is a joke.The gate check was working good (not Great) when the contract guards where placed on the gates,B U T people complained about the traffic back up so the standards where lowered.Now days anyone can bring just about anything onto Fort Hood at anytime.Let the gate guards take care of business like they use to and it will help keep the guns,criminals,and creeps off Fort Hood.
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To Junor and Mike A. Your are both nuts. I served as a police officer and am now retired. I was not a military dropout or a power hungry guy. Most officers who serve , like the military ,are good people, are there some that abuse their position, yes , but guess what their are those types in every occupation. And until you do it yourself day in and day out you have no right to give an opinion you know nothing about. Get verbally , physically and mentally abused by the citizens you swore to protect day in and day out and lets see how you do. Monday morning quarterbacks!!!
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I am so very proud of the two heroes who took down this suspect. We have alot of heroes in this situation and they should all be acknowledged. Thank you all and God Bless You.
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This is directed towards Junor. For your information, most officers that were in the military did their time and received an honorable discharge from the military. They were not dropouts. I wait for the day that you need the Police Department or any law enforcements help and they just can't get there in time. What a sorry individual. You are just as bad as Maj. Hasan. That is just plain ignorance.
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Junor you are sad individual for your comments. It should have been you shot instead of the people there one less idiot in the world.
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If you look back far enough in your family tree someone in your family come here via immigrantion. The only native Americans are our Indians.
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cops by and large are military drop outs that could not make it in the military, so no props are due to a failure that was just doing what she should of done in the mitlitary
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It seems as though, for the second time, all or none of my comments have not been printed! The beginning statement was omitted. The continuation was printed. Don't know if they were censored or overlooked. If they don't print it, it is probably just as well. There are plenty that probably wouldn't like what I said anyway!!!
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(continued) These officers need to be nationally recognized for their valor and courage! I consider myself a very patriotic American. I'm not so sure about our President! Actually, I personally don't believe he is the man he would like you to think he is!!! Whatever your or my opinion of him is, He needs to step up and address these officers for who THEY are!
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"MikeA" must have been in trouble with the law a lot in his life. He obvisouly does not know the many hard working GOOD police officers that fill the ranks. He is wrong when he says that most join because it is a power trip. There are always exceptions to the rule. There are a few bad apples in any bunch. But don't condmen good hard working men and women because you THINK you know why they do what they do. Both Fort Hood Officers are heros for their courage under fire. Given the same cercumstances Most officers would do the same, even for those that don't give them the respect they deserve, like "MikeA".
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What is all this talk about foreigners in our military. This man was born in the United States. You know, just being a psychiatrist doesn't guarantee that you won't go crazy yourself. There is still a lot more we need to know before we start saying what did or did not happen and what should happen after that. And yes, I salute Sgt Munley for her courage and swift action. I would hate to have to shoot someone myself, but somebody had to do it this time, and I'm kind of proud it was a woman.
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What in the world happened to education in this country? I thought a high school diploma was required for service in the Armed Forces now? Maybe spelling and grammar was taken out of school after I graduated from high school in 1984, but some of the mispellings I saw were scary. As for laying blame on any one thing, it can't be done. Hopefully he recovers enough tobe questioned as to why he did this. Maybe it was because he was Muslim. Maybe he was reacting to going back to a war zone. Maybe he had a weak mind. With his education, it definitely wasn't a lack of intelligence. That's about the only thing we can be sure of here. Officer Munley is a hero. Plain and simple. Male or female. But officers of the law are reviled by many because most of them abuse the power they are given when they swear in as officers. Quite alarge number of them join the police forces as a power trip. I'd say most are still mad about losing their milk money in school to bullies.
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Its a relief that they moved that killer out of Bell county.Just the thought of him being in one of our local hospitals sends a chill. How great it is that an officer with the mental and pschyical capablity came to the rescue. Those chunks out there that complain about imposed physical training will never have what it takes to do what this woman did. If she had used a .45 instead, gunman would be in a morgue.
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YES, OFFICER MUNLEY AND WHOM EVERYONE FORGETS ABOUT SR SGT TODD ARE BOTH AMERICAN HEROES!!!!!! They both are well trained and the training showed. Both should be given the HIGHEST Civilian/Military award. They I am sure will tell you that they are HEROES but just doing the job they are trained to do. WE as a nation take Law Enforcement OFFICERS as just police, they are LOVED and PRAISED when they help and and HATED when something bad happens. They are human too BUT, as a LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (female)we deal with these types of situations daily just most are not in such a public setting. Maybe now the CITIZENS of this nation might think twice about wanting to JUDGE what Law Enforcement Officers do on a daily bases.. Maybe the CITIZENS of the NATION need to place themselves in the situation Police Officers do and then they just might understand, WE have a split second to make decisions, there is NO time to ponder the thought of what the outcome might bring,WE act and do what we need to
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