On February 6, at approximately 12:50 a.m., a shooting incident occurred at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos); no one was injured, the suspect is in Military Police custody. Initial reports indicate, the suspected shooter – a former Soldier – was socializing with current Soldiers when he fired a pistol outdoors in the parking lot. The suspect was immediately disarmed and apprehended without further incident.

No ongoing threat. This was an isolated and rapidly resolved incident.

The incident is under investigation by law enforcement officials, and we will provide updates as they become available.