Fort Hood Shooting

At approximately 4 p.m. April 2, Spc. Ivan A. Lopez, 34, of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico and assigned to 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) fired shots at individuals in the 1st Medical Brigade area of Fort Hood, killing 3 and injuring 16. Lopez died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly thereafter.

KTEM will have continuing coverage of this tragic event, and our prayers go out to all the affected service men and women and their families.

Yet Another Delay
Yet Another Delay
Accused Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan said during a hearing Tuesday that he was defending Islamic militants in Afghanistan when he carried out his attack. This is the first time he has discussed his motivation for the November 2009 shooting rampage...
Hasan Seeks Delay
Hasan Seeks Delay
During a hearing Monday, judge Col. Tara Osborn ruled that Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Hasan is fit to represent himself. Now Hasan is requesting a three month delay in the trial in order to prepare for his defense. Hasan had previously said he wouldn’t need extra time, but a hearing Tuesday will decide if he should be granted a delay...
Hasan To Represent Himself
Hasan To Represent Himself
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge is allowing the Army psychiatrist charged in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage to represent himself at his upcoming murder trial. The judge also ruled Monday that Maj. Nidal Hasan's attorneys will remain on the case, but only if he asks for their help...
Hasan Trial Update
Hasan Trial Update
Accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be in court Monday to discuss with judge Colonel Tara Osborn whether or not he is physically healthy enough to represent himself during his trial. The pre-trial hearing comes after Osborn ordered a physical evaluation of Hasan last week...
Hasan Trial Update
Hasan Trial Update
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Just three weeks before he's to stand trial for the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting rampage, an Army psychiatrist wants his trial delayed until this fall. Maj. Nidal Hasan's attorneys are to ask a judge Thursday to delay the court-martial from late May until Sept...