The hero of Fort Hood

Posted on November 6, 2009

With all the talk of the Fort Hood shooter, I think it’s important to also recognize someone else. She’s the hero of Fort Hood, a civilian who showed incredible bravery and strength under pressure, and certainly saved the lives of countless more people by stopping Nidall Malik Hasan. She is Sgt. Kimberly Munley, the hero of Fort Hood, and someone you should know.

The hero cop who ended the bloody rampage at Fort Hood by pumping four bullets into the crazed gunman even though she was wounded is known for her toughness, friends say.

… Munley’s toughness and grace under pressure were on display Thursday when she and her partner responded within three minutes of reported gunfire, said Army Lt. Gen. Bob Cone.

Munley, who had been trained in active-response tactics, rushed into the building and confronted the shooter as he was turning a corner, Cone said.

“It was an amazing and an aggressive performance by this police officer,” Cone said.

Munley was only a few feet from Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan when she opened fire.

Wounded in the exchange of bullets, the 34-year-old Munley was reported in stable condition at a local hospital.

This is Sgt. Munley:

Without the actions of Sgt. Munley, Hasan undoubtedly would have killed more people. He wasn’t going to stop until he was forced to stop, and I believe he was fully prepared to die yesterday. Kimberly Munley is a hero — and one bada** chick, too. She deserves just as much attention as the worthless pile of you-know-what who committed this atrocity is getting, if not more. Be sure to give her your gratitude, and keep her in your prayers for a quick recovery.

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