By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/fort-bliss-lockdown-reports-active-shooter Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Update: Gunman who killed doctor at Texas VA clinic was a retired soldier Nation Jan 7, 2015 5:47 PM EDT Updated Jan. 7 at 5:45 EST. The alleged shooter who killed a doctor at a Texas veterans’ clinic was a retired Army soldier, according to the Associated Press. The soldier was medically retired from the rank of specialist in 2007. According to a U.S. official speaking anonymously, the alleged gunman was 50 when he died of a self-inflicted wound last night, The FBI is still conducting interviews to determine his motive. Updated Jan. 6 at 9:25 EST. A gunman opened fire at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System Tuesday night, killing one, according to officials, who also reported that the suspect was dead. The Associated Press reported that Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty did not specify how the gunman died or provide details about the victim. Updated Jan. 6 at 8:18 EST. Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is on lockdown after reports of an “active shooter” at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The Associated Press is reporting that the Army is searching for a suspect. The news agency reports that there is no information yet on casualties or arrests. The incident was reported shortly before 4 p.m. Mountain Time Tuesday. MORE: Army looking for suspect after "active shooter" reported at El Paso, Texas, military hospital: http://t.co/spB75c7AYo — The Associated Press (@AP) January 6, 2015 We will update this post as more information becomes available. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Updated Jan. 7 at 5:45 EST. The alleged shooter who killed a doctor at a Texas veterans’ clinic was a retired Army soldier, according to the Associated Press. The soldier was medically retired from the rank of specialist in 2007. According to a U.S. official speaking anonymously, the alleged gunman was 50 when he died of a self-inflicted wound last night, The FBI is still conducting interviews to determine his motive. Updated Jan. 6 at 9:25 EST. A gunman opened fire at the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System Tuesday night, killing one, according to officials, who also reported that the suspect was dead. The Associated Press reported that Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty did not specify how the gunman died or provide details about the victim. Updated Jan. 6 at 8:18 EST. Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is on lockdown after reports of an “active shooter” at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The Associated Press is reporting that the Army is searching for a suspect. The news agency reports that there is no information yet on casualties or arrests. The incident was reported shortly before 4 p.m. Mountain Time Tuesday. MORE: Army looking for suspect after "active shooter" reported at El Paso, Texas, military hospital: http://t.co/spB75c7AYo — The Associated Press (@AP) January 6, 2015 We will update this post as more information becomes available. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now