Published: Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 / Updated: Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 09:09 AM
How to help Fort Hood victims, families
FORT HOOD, Texas --
Fort Hood has announced ways for the public to donate to assist victims and their families from Thursday's shooting massacre.
At least 13 people died in gunfire that left more than two dozen wounded. The suspect, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, was wounded, taken into custody and remained hospitalized Saturday.
A statement from Fort Hood says the following agencies would accept donations:
- Chaplain's Fund Office
Building No. 44, 761st Tank Battalion Ave.
Fort Hood, Texas 76544-5000
- Fisher House
Building No. 36015, Fisher Lane
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
- Killeen Red Cross
208 W. Ave. A
Killeen, Texas 76541
- USO Fort Hood
Building No. 1871, 50th St.
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
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