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 sixteen 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 setup family counseling centers on and off post. Locations are the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel and Scott & White Hospital.
The Red Cross Joint Assistance Center is established at the Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen, Texas. Monetary donations made be submitted online at www.redcross.org.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
UPDATE3: Bell County Sheriff's deputy confirms 34-year-old Ivan Lopez is Fort Hood shooting suspect.
UPDATE2: A senior law enforcement official is reporting at least 4 dead and 14 other. We are working on confirming this.
UPDATE: Fort Hood's Directorate of Emergency Services has an initial report that a shooter is dead but this is unconfirmed.
The injured personnel are being transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center and other local hospitals. Numerous law enforcement agencies are in support and on the scene. The number of injured are not confirmed at this time. No further details are known at this time.
The post is currently still on lock down.
BREAKING NEWS: We are getting word that there is an active shooter at the Fort Hood Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas.
Fort Hood Army Base says; There has been a shooting at Fort Hood and injuries are reported. Emergency crews are on the scene. No further details are known at this time. All personnel on post are asked to shelter in place.
There are reports of casualties.
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