Fort Drum Maintains Security Level While Watching Developments At Fort Hood

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By Associated Press & Staff

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 6:05 PM EDT

Fort Drum officials say the security level on post remains the same as they keep an eye on developments at Fort Hood in Texas.

The Army says 12 people were killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage at Fort Hood.

An Army spokesman at the Pentagon says the shootings began about 1:30 p.m. Thursday at a personnel and medical processing center at Fort Hood.

The second incident took place at a theater on the sprawling base.

According to the Associated Press, one shooter was killed and two others were apprehended - all are U.S. soldiers.

The Army says it is too soon to tell whether there is any link to battle stress or repeated deployments.

The Army is suffering a record high suicide rate and other signs of stress from fighting two wars.

Officials put the post in lockdown and personnel are being urged to stay inside.
 

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