Muslims brace for backlash after Fort Hood shootings
Muslims proclaim their praise five times a day by raising their hands and declaring "Allahu Akbar," or "God is great" -- the same words Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is reported to have uttered before the Fort Hood Shooting rampage last week. Bracing for a backlash , the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview and others stepped up security after the Shootings and urged their congregations to continue their daily routines with caution.

Local Muslims Fear Fort Hood Backlash: PHOTO
Fort Hood, Texas - Muslims who met Major Nidal Hasan and others who are in the Military are concerned about potential backlash against their religion in light of the Fort Hood rampage. FOX 4'S Adrian Arambulo has the story.

Some Muslims Fear Backlash After Fort Hood Shooting: PHOTO
Because of the rampant speculation as to the possible connection to the Muslim faith that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan has, the Muslim community across the country has stepped up security to prepare for any possible backlash. "He happens to have a Muslim name,"Kiran Ansari Rasul, interim executive director of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago said. "But the actions of one individual are not the actions of the entire faith community." Dr. Zaher Sahloul of the Bridgeview mosque...

Fort Hood suspect told 'There's something wrong with you'
Fort Hood, Texas -- There was the classroom presentation that justified Suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the Military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. As a student, some who knew Nidal Malik Hasan said they saw clear signs the young Army Psychiatrist - who authorities say went on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 29 others wounded - had no place in the Military. After arriving at Fort Hood, he...

Fort Hood Suspect 'Didn't Seem Right'
Fort Hood, Texas (Nov. 7) - There was the classroom presentation that justified Suicide bombings . Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the Military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. As a student, some who knew Nidal Malik Hasan said they saw clear signs the young Army Psychiatrist

Charting the Fort Hood Shooter - Major Nidal Malik Hasan
Military personnel are struggling to retrace the steps of the suspected shooter in Thursday's massacre at the Fort Hood Military base in Texas. Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a devout Muslim, has been named as the gunman.  He allegedly opened fire shouting "Allahu Akbar" (god is great) before killing thirteen people and wounding 28 others.  He was shot down by police and is currently on a ventilator. Hasan has described himself as being of Palestinian descent (second generation), although...

Army: Fort Hood Suspect Off Ventilator
Fort Hood, Texas — A U.S. Army spokesman says the man authorities say went on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood has been taken off a ventilator but still remains in intensive care at a Military Hospital . Spokesman Col. John Rossi told reporters on Saturday at Fort Hood that he is not sure if Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is able to communicate. Hasan was shot during an exchange of gunfire during Thursday's attack. The Military moved him on Friday to Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio, about 150...

Suspect Could Face Death for Fort Hood Shooting: PHOTO
The Army Psychiatrist suspected in Thursday's deadly Fort Hood rampage in Texas could get the death penalty if he is convicted of multiple counts of first-degree murder — and Military law experts say the evidence against him will be substantial. American-born Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan has yet to be charged but is expected to face at least 13 counts of murder, one for each of the victims who died, as well as numerous assault and weapons charges in a court-martial. "Obviously, we're all...

Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan, ending deadly Fort Hood rampage
KILLEEN, TEXAS — One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst Killing Spree on a Military base. Sgt. Mark Todd joined Sgt. Kimberly Munley, hailed as a hero for her actions, in a firefight with Hasan that lasted less than a minute. Todd, 42, was not wounded, but the exchange left Munley injured and Hasan critically wounded. Seconds after Todd...

Treatment Continues for Fort Hood Victims
TEMPLE, Texas -- Eight victims of the mass shooting at Fort Hood were still being treated here on Saturday, including two who remained in the surgical intensive care unit, according to doctors at Scott & White Medical Center , about 30 minutes east of the sprawling Army Base. Two people wounded in the attack had been discharged in the last 24 hours. As of midday Saturday, officials had no update on the condition of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan , the alleged gunman in the rampage that left 13 dead...

Officer describes firefight that downed Fort Hood gunman
One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man’s weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation’s worst Killing Spree on a Military base. Sgt. Mark Todd joined Sgt. Kimberly Munley, hailed as a hero for her actions, in a firefight with Hasan that lasted less than a minute. Todd was not wounded, but the exchange left Munley injured and Hasan critically wounded. Seconds after Todd arrived on the...

Praise For Brave Cop Who Stopped Fort Hood Shooter
A doctor says that after surgery, the first words of the civilian police officer whose quick actions stopped the gunman at Fort Hood were, "Did anybody die?" And a medic said that Sgt. Kimberly Munley, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds from Major Nidal Malik Hasan on Thursday, "was fading in and out of consciousness. She wasn't saying much," raising concerns she might not survive. Right now, Munley is stable, she's reportedly "doing very well and "in good spirits." But ABC News reports that...

Hero 'Civilian Cops' Emerge After Fort Hood Shooting
After Sgt. Kimberly Munley helped stop the Fort Hood massacre by shooting Major Nidal Malik Hasan several times , she collapsed from her wounds and doctors who treated her were afraid she wouldn't survive. "She was fading in and out of consciousness. She wasn't saying much," medic Francisco de la Serna , who began treating Munley when the shooting stopped, told ABC News. Munley, a 34-year-old former soldier who became a civilian cop on the Fort Hood base, was shot twice in both legs during...

Amid chaos, Fort Hood first responders remained calm
The first people who came across the Psychiatrist suspected of Thursday's murderous rampage, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, told tales Friday of quick and calm

Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect
One Islamic leader says he was troubled by the Fort Hood shooting suspect.

Suspect told 'There's something wrong with you'
There was the classroom presentation that justified Suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the Military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. As a student, some who knew Nidal Malik Hasan said they saw clear signs the young Army psychiatrist - who authorities say went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 29 others wounded - had no place in the Military. After arriving at Fort Hood, he was conflicted...

Suspect told 'There's something wrong with you'
There was the classroom presentation that justified Suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the Military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent. As a student, some who knew Nidal Malik Hasan said they saw clear signs the young Army Psychiatrist - who authorities say went on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood that left 13 dead and 29 others wounded - had no place in the Military. After arriving at Fort Hood, he was conflicted...

Mosque Leader: 'There's Something Wrong With You'
The Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood shooting spree was so conflicted over what to tell fellow Soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it. The co-founder of the Islamic Community of Greater Killeen said Major Nidal Malik Hasan's persistent questioning prompted him to recommend that the mosque reject Hasan's request to become a lay Muslim leader at The Army post.

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Army: Shooting suspect taken off ventilator
A U.S. Army spokesman says the man authorities say went on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood has been taken off a ventilator but still remains in intensive care at a Military Hospital. Spokesman Col. John Rossi told reporters on Saturday at Fort Hood that he is not sure if Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is able to communicate. Hasan was shot during an exchange of gunfire during Thursday's attack. The Military moved him on Friday to Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio , about 150 miles southwest of Fort...

Bush Visits Ft. Hood, Obama to Camp David: Obama, Hassan Connection?: VIDEO
Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush quietly visited the wounded from the Ft. Hood massacre on Friday. Barack Obama mentioned the attack at the end of some comments he made at a conference and on Saturday, Obama headed out to Camp David for a little R&R. Bush visits Ft. Hood, Obama goes to Camp David. What is wrong with this picture? Even more troubling, is there an Obama, Hassan connection? Obama’s transition team - Major Nidal Hasan, page 32

Officer Recovering from Ft Hood Shooting: PHOTO
Fort Hood, Texas - More lives may have been lost during the massacre at Fort Hood had it not been for the quick action of a civilian police officer. Sergeant Kimberly Munley shot Major Nidal Hasan four times. She was shot in both legs. FOX 4'S Natalie Solis has latest on her condition.

Army: Shooting Suspect Taken Off Ventilator
A U.S. Army spokesman says the man authorities say went on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood has been taken off a ventilator but still remains in intensive care at a Military Hospital. Spokesman Col. John Rossi told reporters on Saturday at Fort Hood that he is not sure if Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is able to communicate. Hasan was shot during an exchange of gunfire during Thursday's attack. The Military moved him on Friday to Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio, about 150 miles southwest of Fort...

Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan
One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst Killing Spree on a Military base. Sgt. Mark Todd joined Sgt. Kimberly Munley , hailed as a hero for her actions, in a firefight with Hasan that lasted less than a minute. Todd was not wounded, but the exchange left Munley injured and Hasan critically wounded. Seconds after Todd arrived on the scene, he said...

Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan
KILLEEN — One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst Killing Spree on a Military base. Sgt. Mark Todd joined Sgt. Kimberly Munley, hailed as a hero for her actions, in a firefight with Hasan that lasted less than a minute. Todd was not wounded, but the exchange left Munley injured and Hasan critically wounded. Seconds after Todd arrived on the...