Shooting reported at Fort Hood military base

Shooting reported at Fort Hood military base
Fort Hood has confirmed there is an incident on post at Fort Hood. Police are on scene that started around 4:25 p.m. local time near the transportation motor pool.

KENS 5's sister station KVUE has confirmed there is an active shooter on post. All personnel have been asked to shelter in place.

Around 20 rounds were shot outside but then the shooter went in to the medical brigade building, according to a soldier on post at Fort Hood. The soldier said there appeared to be some sort of standoff happening.

A CBS affiliate in Waco says there casualties but KENS 5 has not independently confirmed that information.

The Metroplex Hospital in Killeen has been placed on standby, according to KENS 5's sister station KVUE.

Central Texas College in Killeen is evacuating its campus and all evening and night classes have been canceled for the rest of the day, according to KVUE.

A soldier on post told KENS 5 he saw at least one person get hit.

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