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Today in History: Fort Hood Shooting Rampage Claims 13 Lives

11/5/2025

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On November 5, 2009, U.S. Army major Nidal Hasan carried out a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and injuring over 30 others. This tragic event marked the deadliest shooting on an American military base and was the most significant terrorist attack in the U.S. since September 11 until surpassed by the San Bernardino attack in 2015.

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On November 5, 2009, U.S. Army major Nidal Hasan carried out a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and injuring over 30 others. This tragic event marked the deadliest shooting on an American military base and was the most significant terrorist attack in the U.S. since September 11 until surpassed by the San Bernardino attack in 2015.