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Army Investigates Shooting by Military Police at Fort Hood Recreation Area
Two military police officers responded to a reported fight at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area near Fort Hood on May 23. One civilian died and another was wounded; the Army Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case.
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Two military police officers responded to reports of a large fight at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area near Fort Hood on the night of Saturday, May 23. Multiple gunshots were fired during the confrontation, according to Army officials. One civilian died at a hospital.
Another civilian, identified as 21-year-old Kaden Johnson, was shot twice, underwent surgery, and remains in stable condition. One service member received treatment for minor injuries at the scene. The Army Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the case.
Officials have not released body camera footage, identified the officers involved, or stated whether military police believed they faced incoming gunfire.
The incident occurred at a recreational facility during a Memorial Day weekend gathering attended by young adults and recent high school graduates. Authorities have not identified the deceased civilian or clarified who fired the fatal shots. Fort Hood previously drew national attention after a 2009 shooting by Army Major Nidal Hasan that killed 13 people and wounded more than 40 others.
A second deadly shooting occurred at the installation in 2014. The base has also faced scrutiny over murders, disappearances, sexual assault allegations, and leadership issues, including the 2020 death of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén.
