Officials: Hasan hospitalized, on ventilator
A morning press conference is underway now at Fort Hood, led by Col. John G. Rossi. Here's what authorities have told reporters so far:
-- The total number of dead is 13 and 28 are still hospitalized.
-- The alleged shooter, Nidal Hasan, is alive and on a ventilator at a civilian hospital. The police officer who officials believe shot Hasan is in "stable" condition.
-- Officials are working to notify all family members of those killed or wounded and say they are 90 percent there. They asked for privacy on behalf of family members as they complete the task.
--The base reopened at 9 p.m. yesterday, but officials said that the base remains on a "heightened level of security," although they said they are confident about the security of the base.
--Officials continue to believe Hasan was the lone gunman and that he acted alone. They said they did not want to speculate on a motive.
-- Before the press conference, Army Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, the base commander, this morning was asked on NBC's "Today" show whether the gunman yelled "Allahu Akhbar," or "God is great," as he was shooting. Cone said, "There are firsthand accounts here from soldiers that are similar to that."
November 6, 2009; 7:47 AM ET
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