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November 07, 2009
Thank you Sgt Kim Munley ~ American Hero!!!!
Sgt Kim Munley has been hailed a heroine after taking on the lone gunman who went on a shooting spree at a huge military base in Texas, killing 13 people and wounding 30 others.
Texas police officer is a hero for shooting Fort Hood killer Nidan Hasan 4 times during his killing rampage.
A police officer who intervened to stop a shooting spree at America’s biggest military base was hailed today a heroine as she received treatment for the wounds received in a shoot-out with the gunman.
Major Nidal Hasan, an army psychiatrist due to be posted to Afghanistan, shot dead 13 people and wounded 30 others after opening fire with two handguns at Fort Hood yesterday afternoon.
But the death toll from the rampage could have been far worse had it not been for the actions of Sergeant Kimberly Munley, a civilian police officer stationed at the base who was the first on the scene as Major Hasan picked off his victims.
Sergeant Munley managed to hit Major Hasan four times but was herself hit by a bullet that passed through both her legs, according to witnesses.
Fort Hood shooting: Kim Munley hailed for bravery in shooting Hasan
Mrs Munley was one of the "first responders" who returned fire after army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan went on the rampage at the sprawling Fort Hood base in Texas.
She shot Hasan four times but was herself wounded in the gun battle. Her condition is now stable, according to military officials.
"They both exchanged fire and both were wounded," said Col John Rossi during a press conference at the giant base. "Her efforts were superb." The colonel also praised "the heroic efforts of our great soldiers at the scene".
The police officer has been praised for her bravery and for preventing what could have been an even worse massacre.
Hasan, who was about to be posted to Afghanistan, was found alive and taken under armed guard to a nearby hospital.
He was in a serious but stable condition and not in imminent danger of dying. He was unconscious and on a ventilator.
Mrs Munley is married to Matthew Munley, a staff seargeant who has done two tours of Iraq, and they have a three-year-old daughter Jayden.
The family home, on a street near Fort Hood, has many empty homes because those who live there have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Her brother-in-law Bryan Munley said: “There’s nothing that stands in her way. It completely makes sense that she did what she did. Without her, there would have been a lot more people killed. She is definitely a tough woman.”
Neighbours recalled that she thwarted burglars who tried to break into her house last year, telling them: “If you come in I’m going to shoot.”
Erin Houston said: “I just felt more protected knowing she was on my street.”
Her father Dennis Barbour and stepmother Wanda Barbour run a fishing tackle shop in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
Wild Thing's comment........
Thank you Sgt. Kim Munley, for saving more lives at Fort Hood, being courageous enough to incapacitate the perpetrator Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, while being wounded. Our entire and very grateful nation is extremely proud of you, Sergeant Munley.
You Muslim's a woman shot your unclean brother like the rodent he is!
Bush would have already hailed her as a hero … Obama is to busy saying I, I, I to acknowledge anyone else as a possible spotlight center.
....Thank you Mark for sending this to me.
Mark
3rd Mar.Div. 1st Battalion 9th Marine Regiment
1/9 Marines aka The Walking Dead
VN 66-67
Posted by Wild Thing at November 7, 2009 05:55 AM
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Munley, 34, was on the scene within three minutes.
Just over 5 feet tall, Munley is an advanced firearms instructor and civilian member of Fort Hood's special reaction team. She had trained on "active shooter" scenarios after the April 2007 mass shooting at Virginia Tech University. She didn't wait for backup.
As Munley approached the squat, rectangular building, a soldier emerged from a door with a gunman in pursuit. The officer fired, and the uniformed shooter wheeled and charged.
Another officer, Senior Sgt. Mark Todd, also responded to the sound of gunfire. He arrived to find Hasan "just standing there, hiding behind a telephone pole."
"He just looked like he was calm and he was just pointing, it was almost like he was pointing his finger at me," Todd told CNN in an interview late Friday. "But then I seen the weapon. ... I just know I seen the weapon and muzzle flashes and then that's when we returned the fire."
Munley was hit at least three times in the exchange — twice through the left leg and once in her right wrist. Hasan was hit four times. It's not clear whose bullets hit the suspect, but from the first shots to the last, authorities say the whole incident lasted less than 10 minutes. From Fox News...
Quite a lady, and not to be trifled with.
Posted by: Mark at November 7, 2009 08:54 AM
Wow! And God Bless her! These are the only words that come to mind. If only we had a president that felt the same way. Unfortunately, I fear that he might dislike her because she shot a fellow muslim! :-)
Posted by: Eddy Burke at November 7, 2009 09:09 AM
Just like that incident in the Colorado church a couple of years ago. A woman trained in the proper use of firearms, evaluates a situation and acts. No questions. Life is on the line, draw your weapon and shoot to kill.
Should be noted that President and Laura Bush paid a visit to the Fort Hood Hospital to comfort the wounded. Should also be noted that they went without the press corps. WHAT A CONCEPT!
Posted by: SEAN. at November 7, 2009 11:21 AM
Once again, a killing spree ends with the first round of return fire.
Once again, TPTB will ignore the lesson.
Posted by: Rick at November 7, 2009 11:32 AM
Sean - one of my first thoughts was that gal in the Colorado Springs church also.
Sgt Munley is a real hero. She stood her ground and calmly returned fire. All of Ft Hood owes her a big thanks and I bet she gets it. God Bless you Kimberly and thank you.
Posted by: TomR at November 7, 2009 11:44 AM
I can't count the number of Va Tech degrees in my family. My immediate family has four and the in-laws have a bunch. My wife has two. This morning I asked my wife a question which may ensure that I don't make it to the 53rd wedding anniversary.
I asked, "What is Virginia Tech known for around the world?"
Answer-- 1. Largest ever mass murder of college students in the classroom by an enrolled student.
2. Largest ever mass murder of military people in a classroom (by a Va Tech graduate).
The older I get the less I understand.
I hope I don't get much older.
Posted by: horace at November 7, 2009 01:50 PM
This islamofascist act of terror - from within our own US military ranks - was an instant replay of when we invaded Iraq and Sgt. Ackbar rolled hand grenades into his US Army warrant officers tent... DEATH PENALTY 2009!
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at November 7, 2009 06:31 PM
Mysogynistic muslim jihadist capped by non-burkah wearing woman with a gun! (She should've a had a larger caliber weapon, for my money.) God bless America!
Posted by: Anonymous at November 7, 2009 07:18 PM
I agree she reminded me of the girl in
Colorado Springs too.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 7, 2009 11:21 PM
Kimberly Munly, you are now officially my hero.
We are grateful for your skill and bravery. As a woman and mother who is very protective of others, I appreciate your example of skill and calm thinking. You have given women a great role model. God bless you :)
from Carla in Barrie, ONtario Canada
Posted by: Carla from Barrie, Ontario Canada at November 9, 2009 02:13 PM
