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Major Nadal Malik Hasan

Major Nadal Malik Hasan is the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shootings. He was injured in the attacks but is now in protective custody.

Major Nadal Malik Hasan is the gunman who was injured during the rampage; two other suspects are said to be in custody. Update: The Pentagon has confirmed his identity. He reportedly used two handguns in the attack. Several news organizations are reporting that he was 39 or 40 years old, and was reportedly a psychiatrist, and is in stable condition after the attack.