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Hasan wanted Muslim soldiers granted conscientious objector status

Hasan wanted Muslim soldiers granted conscientious objector status

A defense official said Tuesday that the suspect in last week’s deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood urged in 2007 that Muslims in the US Army be allowed to claim conscientious objector status when it comes to fighting other Muslims in war. The official, who has knowledge of the investigation, added that Maj. Nidal Malik [...]

Hasan acted alone—FBI

Hasan acted alone—FBI

The FBI said Monday that investigators believe the suspected gunman in last week’s massacre at Fort Hood acted alone, but his communications had been flagged by US intelligence agencies in late 2008. Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspect, remained in intensive care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The FBI said in [...]

No friendly fire at Fort Hood

No friendly fire at Fort Hood

A United States Army spokesman said Saturday that there is no evidence of “friendly fire” during this week’s deadly shooting at Fort Hood. Authorities did not believe that any of those killed or wounded were shot by anyone other than the suspect, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, Army Criminal Investigation Command spokesman Chris Grey said. Furthermore, [...]

12 Dead and 31 wounded in Fort Hood Massacre

12 Dead and 31 wounded in Fort Hood Massacre

12 people were killed and around 31 were injured Thursday when a lone gunner opened fire at civilians and army personnel at Fort Hood, the largest Army base in the Unites States. The shooter is believed to be a psychiatrist named Nidal Malik Hasan (Malik Nadal Hasan in some reports). He was a psychiatrist at [...]

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