Shooting at Ft. Hood Texas 11/05/09 13 dead, 43 wounded-(Murder Charges)

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Jade Mingus ‏@JadeM_KVUE 35m
News briefing at ft hood before testimony resumes. Break for lunch and Hasan prayer. pic.twitter.com/WxYxMXUzDb

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http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/NATL-DFW-Hasan-Evidence-Will-Show-I-Am-The-Shooter-218546041.html
Court Recesses for Lunch; Hasan's Prayer Time
August 6, 2013

 

Court in Recess

Tom Rheinlander, director of public affairs at Fort Hood, offered a summary of the morning events from the first day of the trial and said Tuesday morning's opening statements (summarized below) were followed by the testimony of eight people along with evidence that Hasan bought a weapon and practiced using that weapon at a gun range.

Rheinlander added that witnesses testified that Hasan was soon to deploy and had given away his possessions before the shooting.

Court then recessed for lunch and to allow Hasan to pray. Court will resume Tuesday afternoon and continue until about 5 p.m.

Hasan Does Not Question First Witnesses

The first witnesses called have been employees of Guns Galore, a gun store in nearby Killeen where Hasan bought guns and ammunition used in the attack. Hasan chose not to cross examine any of the initial witnesses.

Hasan's Opening Statement

In his opening remarks, Hasan briefly laid out his defense as he addressed jurors during the first day of the long-delayed trial for the attack that killed 13 people and left about three dozen injured.

Hasan said "The evidence will clearly show that I am the shooter."

Hasan cited his religion, but didn't elaborate.

He later adding that it also would show "that we are imperfect Muslims trying to establish the perfect religion... I apologize for any mistakes I made in this endeavor."

Hasan had wanted to argue that he shot U.S. troops to protect Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. But the judge forbade the American-born Muslim from using the defense of others strategy in his defense.

Hasan claimed in court he was on the wrong side, referring to his military service for the U.S. He stated he switched sides and created the bloody scene at the Texas base.
Prosecutors Opening Statement

“The evidence will show that Maj. Nadal Hasan was that gunman,” said Col. Steven Hendricks, a preosecuting attorney, during opening statements Tuesday. Below are highlights from that opening statment:

Hendricks said the date of Nov. 5, 2009, was chosen for a specific reason and that diagrams of the scene, and descriptions of Hasan’s methodical attack, showed preparation before the event was being planned months in advance of the shooting.

Hasan visited “Guns Galore” in Killeen where he purchased weapons and ammunition and learned how to use them.  He went to a gun range and practiced. He told a witness “They’ve got another thing coming if they think they’re going to deploy me.”

Hasan gave away possessions at this apartment complex.

During the morning of Nov. 5, 2009, the prosecution said Hasan left his apartment with guns and ammo, drove his Honda Civic to the post and entered the readiness building to sit with the soldiers.

Prosecutors said Hasan carried an automatic pistol with two laser sights and 320 rounds of ammunition. Hasan also carried a .357 revolver fully loaded. He sat among other soldiers in the readiness building, shouted ‘Allah Akbar” and began shooting at uniformed soldiers.

Prosecutors said many of the soldiers knew Hasan and recognized him at the scene. Some of the dead were shot many times. One civilian tried to charge Hasan with a chair and was shot. Many victims hid under desks as Hasan roved through the building. He shot at soldiers but seemed to spare civilians, prosecutors said.

Outside a building, a witness walked up to Hasan carrying the pistol and asked him what was happening. Hasan replied a training exercise was underway. Attorneys said Hasan bypassed a graduation ceremony without firing.

After the attack, at Hasan’s Killeen apartment, investigators found notes about what units would be deploying and when they would be at the readiness center.

Also at the apartment, in his laptop computer, investigators found history of Google searches conducted in the months prior to the attack for "jihad, killing women and children, and suicide attacks."

Prosecutors said Hasan had two motives: He did not want to deploy and he wanted to stop other soldiers from deploying.
The prosecution seeks unanimous verdicts on all counts
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http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/opening-statements-to-begin-in-hasan-trial/nZFym/
Hasan received a glowing review three days before shooting
Updated: 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 | Posted: 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013

FORT HOOD — Update 1:18 p.m.: Just three days before his deadly shooting spree, Maj. Nidal Hasan received a glowing review from his supervisor at Fort Hood’s Darnall Army Medical Center, according to an officer evaluation report entered into evidence this morning.
Retired Lt. Col. Ben Phillips declared Hasan’s performance “outstanding” and “best qualified,” and wrote that he performed his duties in “a superb manner,” according to the document, which Hasan quizzed his former boss about during this morning’s testimony.
While Phillips said that any other grade on his report would have been a “career killer,” the performance review echoes others earlier in Hasan’s career in which he was promoted despite what officials have said were troubling signs of his growing radicalization.
During opening statements, prosecutors revealed some previously unreleased details, saying that before the shooting rampage Hasan stuffed his pockets with paper towels to prevent ammunition and magazines from clanking.
And two hours before the shooting, they said computer records show, Hasan viewed a jihadist article quoting a Taliban leader who urged his followers not to be “cowards.”
Eight witnesses took the stand Tuesday morning, including several who testified about Hasan’s gun and ammunition purchases in the weeks and months before the shooting and his frequent target practice at a Florence shooting range. Hasan declined to cross examine any except for his former supervisor and a fellow worshipper at the Killeen mosque he attended.
John Choats, part-owner of Stan’s Shooting Range, testified that Hasan was initially a poor shooter, but after a couple of days of intensive practice was able to shoot accurately from 100 yards. The shots were “basically all in center mass and in the head” of targets a football field away, Choats said.
Pat Sonti, who worshipped at the Killeen Islamic Center with Hasan, testified that the Army psychiatrist acted unusually on the morning of Nov. 5, 2009. While the imam usually signals the worshipper who will give the call to prayer, on that morning Hasan ignored the imam and took the microphone in an abrupt manner, Sonti said. After the morning prayers, Hasan “bid goodbye and told the congregation he was going home.”
Hasan, who is acting as his own attorney, took some legal mis-steps Tuesday morning, confusing several legal definitions and receiving some remedial training in entering evidence by military judge Col. Tara Osborn.
And although it’s unclear what Hasan’s defense will be, he may have given an indication during an exchange with Phillips.
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http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/crime/the-victims-stories-of-the-13-killed-at-fort-hood/nZF6P/
The victims: Stories of the 13 killed at Fort Hood
August 6, 2013

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 8m
#Hasan did not cross examine either witness. #HasanTrial
 from Fort Hood, TX

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 9m
Through 2 more witnesses now, in less than 10 minutes. They spoke of the last time they saw hasan the day of the shooting. #HasanTrial
 from Fort Hood, TX

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This is a bit older time wise, but has some interesting observations.  I'm trying to find someone tweeting constant updates. 

August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 1h
Prosecutors laid out an opening argument about what happened on Nov. 5, 2009. No wounded victims have testified yet. #FortHood #Hasan

 Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 1h
Hasan is also wheelchair-bound and delivered his opening statement and any questions from his position at the defense table. #FortHood

 Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 1h
He is moving paperwork with his right hand and very rarely talking to his stand-by defense attorneys. #FortHood #Hasan

 Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 1h
Some reflections from inside court: Hasan has stayed mostly silent throughout. 1-minute opening statement, passing most witnesses w/o ?s.

 Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 1h
The latest @AP story on Day 1 of the #FortHood #Hasan trial - http://huff.to/19Lryjm  - with @pauljweber

 Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 9h
Good morning. Openings in the #FortHood #Hasan trial are at 9 a.m.
CT. This am's story here - http://bit.ly/187dnRV

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Two hours old, but is witness list we can review:

August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Philip Jankowski ‏@KDHcrime 2h
Witness list so far from #Hasan trial. 9-12 are after lunch break pic.twitter.com/oGIj0zm6Mh




https://twitter.com/KDHcrime/status/364812123114708992/photo/1

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 5m
Witness, Sgt Alonzo Lundsford on the stand. "Sir what were the soldiers at station 13 doing?" They were being shot! #HasanTrial

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 6m
Lunsford on #Hasan: “He pulls the weapon out, and with fist and palm he starts discharging the weapon inside the bldg.”
 Retweeted by Chris Shadrock

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 6m
#Hasan did NOT cross examine Sgt. Lundsford #HasanTrial

 Chris Shadrock ‏@ChrisShadrock 7m
Sgt Lundsford described with great detail what happened the day when he was shot 7x. #HasanTrial

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 3m
"I realized dead men don't sweat," - Lunsford after being shot twice. Did self-assessment, ran to the door. Shot 5 more times while triaged.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 4m
Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford captivated the courtroom with his testimony of how he survived the attack despite being shot 7 times. #HasanTrial

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1m
Lunsford says #Hasan staring down at ground, got up, walked to front of room, said 'Allahu Akbar' b4 firing. Some soldiers hid behind chairs

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August 6, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 2h
Court is done for the day. Final piece of testimony was 911 call in which gunfire is heard in the background. #Hasan

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 2h
Given the chance to cross examine Lunsford, #Hasan did not.

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http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/opening-statements-to-begin-in-hasan-trial/nZFym/
Hasan does not cross examine witness he is accused of shooting
August 6, 2013

FORT HOOD — Update 4:51 p.m.: In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s trial start, wounded victims have worried about potential verbal encounters with Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused of shooting and wounding 32 and who is acting as his own attorney.
But after the first day of testimony, it appears Hasan is not seeking to confront those he shot.
After retired Staff Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford described being shot seven times by Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist declined to cross examine him.
Lunsford was the first victim to testify and he told jurors that Hasan relentlessly pursued him, shooting him twice inside a medical processing building and another five times after Lunsford managed to sprint outside and tumble in a nearby ditch. He said Hasan continued firing at him even as two other soldiers were giving him first aid and putting him in the back of a pickup.
On Tuesday afternoon, prosecutors also played a 911 call made by a medical worker that captured bursts of gunfire and the last gasps of Spc. Michael Pearson, one of the 13 killed in the shooting.
Testimony is expected to continue for at least a month and will likely feature more testimony Wednesday from those wounded in the attack.
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TY for the updates MB

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http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/texas/fort-hood-shooting-rampage-suspect-maj-nidal-malik-hasan-apologizes-for-any-mistakes
Fort Hood gunman meticulously planned attack
Soldier accused of killing 13 people in 2009
August 6, 2013

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August 7, 2013 Tweets
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Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 37m
@SandyMcIlree It is part of his security arrangement. NBC affiliate in Dallas did this story on the cost. http://www.nbcdfw.com/investigations/Army-Silent-on-Cost-of-Helicopter-Rides-for-Accused-Fort-Hood-Shooter-218418261.html …

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 43m
Just heard "Reveille" sound here at Fort Hood. Up early for Day 2 of the #HasanTrial. Media forced to stay inside as his helicopter arrives.

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August 7, 2013 Tweets
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Nomaan Merchant ‏@NomaanMerchant 44m
#FortHood #Hasan trial - The @AP story setting up Day 2 is here: http://bit.ly/1307fwn . We'll see if Hasan asks more ?s or speaks up today.

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August 7, 2013 Tweets
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 carolyn mungo ‏@carolynmungo 1h
Keep up with Maj. Hasan trial -Fort Hood shootings: follow @JasonWhitely
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 Jason Whitely ‏@JasonWhitely 2h
Just arrived for Day 2 of the #Hasan trial. A solider doing push-ups outside the overflow courtroom awaiting more journalists to show up.

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August 7, 2013 Tweets
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Jade Mingus ‏@JadeM_KVUE 7m
Today I have a seat in the courtroom, we aren't allowed to have phones or laptops inside. Follow @ChrisShadrock for #hasantrial updates.

 Jade Mingus ‏@JadeM_KVUE 21m
Back at Fort Hood this morning for the #Hasantrial. 150 witnesses expected to testify over the next month. 12 took the stand yesterday.

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August 7, 2013 Tweets
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 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 33m
Rosen says by voicing privileged info in front of prosecutors, #Hasan's standby council tip-toes dangerously close to grounds for a mistrial

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 41m
Rosen says in his opinion, judge will try to keep this case going. Nobody wants to start over and have more delays. #HasanTrial

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 46m
Texas Tech law professor Richard Rosen says he has never seem anything like this in a courtroom. Says it is an awkward position. #Hasantrial

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 56m
Court has been recessed until 9am tomorrow. Didn't see that one coming. Judge taking lots of time to consider withdraw motion. #Hasan

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Essentially, #Hasan's standby council is saying they either want to be relieved or be given greater control of defense. Stay tuned....

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
.. for an "ex parte" hearing on the motion. #Hasan refutes Poppe's assertion and says that it is false.

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Col. Kris Poppe says yesterday's events made it clear that #Hasan is seeking death penalty. Judge has ordered everyone out of courtroom...

 Chris Sadeghi ‏@chrissadeghi 1h
Unexpected start to day. #Hasan's standby council says they want their role modified because Hasan is purposely seeking the death penalty