7 killed in shootings at Fort Hood, Pentagon says

[Psi U MC Vito]

It wasn't even a serviceman who stopped him. It was two civilian police officers. I do agree I'm glad this is going to a court martial instead of a civilian trial.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

It wasn't even a serviceman who stopped him. It was two civilian police officers. I do agree I'm glad this is going to a court martial instead of a civilian trial.

I haven't read much about it (I retain better when I read), but wasn't a woman involved in bringing him down? Was she an off duty police officer, or part of the military?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I haven't read much about it (I retain better when I read), but wasn't a woman involved in bringing him down? Was she an off duty police officer, or part of the military?

Little known fact, but most base security in the US is actually done by civilian police officers employed by the DoD. Both of the people who stopped the attack were civilian base police officers.

[epchick]

One of the soldiers killed in the attack was from my city. He was 52 years old, and went to school with a bunch of my family members.

[DrPhil]

The first shot was fired by a civilian officer who happens to be a female.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I stand (sit) corrected on both counts. My knowledge of military courts is pretty much limited to the 19th century.

There is a part of me who doesn't want him to be martyred, either. I also don't want to see any of the Armed Forces put on trial for not reporting Hassan for his prior "problems", either.

Actually I do wonder, what civilian crimes does the Federal government have a death penalty for. Is murder one of them?

Originally Posted by DrPhil

The first shot was fired by a civilian officer who happens to be a female.

Who's nickname was Mighty Mouse. She got shot three times before going down, which is impressive.