Suspect In Deadly Fort Hood Shooting Is Still Alive

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - A U.S. Army spokesman says the Fort Hood shootings suspect is alive and was not killed by authorities responding to the attack. Suspected shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is in stable condition.
    Lt. Gen. Bob Cone also says the death toll from the attack remains 12 after another victim died. 30 other soldiers were wounded in the shooting.
    Authorities said immediately after Thursday’s attack that they had killed the suspected shooter. But Cone now says the suspected shooter is alive and stable condition.
    Cone offered little explanation to reporters at a news conference as to why the suspect was believed dead, saying only there was confusion at the hospital.
    Families seeking informaiton about loved ones on base can call: : 866-836-2751. Click here to visit Fort Hood’s web site.
    The American Red Cross has a “Safe & Well” web site where family members and friends can see messages posted by loved ones on base. To get to that web site click here.