November 05, 2009
Obama told of reports of shooting at Fort Hood
The Associated PressPresident Barack Obama has been briefed about reports of a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said the president is being kept updated as details about the shooting emerge.
Gibbs said he told Obama about TV news reports that seven people were dead at the Texas military location and others were injured. Gibbs said he informed Obama based on broadcast reports and the president is being kept up to date through the White House Situation Room.