A mother and daughter from Rogers were inside Fort Hood today when the massive shooting took place.
Heather Commet lives on base with her 3-year-old daughter, Isabelle, while her husband is on duty. She said she didn't realize how bad the shooting was until she got home and turned on the television.
Military officials say a soldier identified as Major Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly opened fire with two guns at a processing center this afternoon, killing 12 people and injuring 31 others.
"Sirens were going off, (they said to) stay indoors, lock doors and windows, turn off air conditioners and heaters," said Comment. "At that point I started freaking out because when they say to turn off air conditioners and heaters, that means chemical warfare. So it was scary when sirens were going off."
Confusion at a local hospital first led military officials to report that Hasan had died. But the Army now says he is alive, and in stable condition. As the deadly rampage unfolded, those on the outside of the base jammed phone lines- hoping to get in touch with their loved ones.
Commet's parents still live in Rogers. She says she's been able to stay in contact with them most of the night, to assure them she is safe.
Heather Commet lives on base with her 3-year-old daughter, Isabelle, while her husband is on duty. She said she didn't realize how bad the shooting was until she got home and turned on the television.
Military officials say a soldier identified as Major Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly opened fire with two guns at a processing center this afternoon, killing 12 people and injuring 31 others.
"Sirens were going off, (they said to) stay indoors, lock doors and windows, turn off air conditioners and heaters," said Comment. "At that point I started freaking out because when they say to turn off air conditioners and heaters, that means chemical warfare. So it was scary when sirens were going off."
Confusion at a local hospital first led military officials to report that Hasan had died. But the Army now says he is alive, and in stable condition. As the deadly rampage unfolded, those on the outside of the base jammed phone lines- hoping to get in touch with their loved ones.
Commet's parents still live in Rogers. She says she's been able to stay in contact with them most of the night, to assure them she is safe.
