Fort Hood Military Base had a deadly shooting rampage, killing the gunman and 3 other unknown individuals, while 16 others were wounded from the crisis. Reports from law enforcement officials identified that the gunman was Spc. Ivan Lopez, a soldier being evaluated for PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.
The Fort Hood shooting was not the first incident, it also happened in 2009, with a much bigger tragedy. Killing 13 people, with 30 wounded. It was considered to be the most tragic attack done inside a U.S. military base. The shooter was a US. military psychiatrist.
The shooting rampaged that happened recently, was perpetuated by a shooter who was receiving treatment for having mental problems with depression and anxiety. He was also under medications and has been assessed in having post traumatic stress disorder.
The shooter was investigated, and reports say that he purchased a .45 caliber gun before the incident, and used it to attack the medical center at the military base. After killing 3 people and wounding 16 others, he pulled the gun toward himself, and was killed on the process.
There are no signs of terrorism in connection to the incident, but officials point out that this is still a major crisis for the country. President Barack Obama also promised that the government will do its best to investigate more on the incident. He also brought back the tragic incident that happened in 2009.
Meanwhile, friends and families of the victims were awaiting news about the tragedy that hit the military base. Few details are still available from the U.S army officials, while they wait for more information pertaining to the incident.
Fort Hood Military Base already experienced two deadly shooting rampage within the decade, innocent people's lives has been lost. The U.S government and military should find more solutions on how to eradicate and stop events like this from happening.
