Soldier In Custody After Botched Murder/Suicide

"FAYETTEVILLE, NC — An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting on a North Carolina Army Base, reportedly killing a senior officer.

"According to officials at Fort Bragg, in Fayetteville, a shooting took place on base on Thursday afternoon around 3:30 p.m.

"According to Fort Bragg officials, a soldier with the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade shot another member of the unit and then turned the weapon on himself, during a unit safety brief.

"According to the Army Times, the solider who was fatally shot was a senior officer.

"The shooter was injured and is in custody, according to Fort Bragg officials. A third soldier was reportedly injured by a ricocheting bullet.

"Fort Bragg law enforcement and emergency responders secured the scene within minutes at the corner of Letterman and Armistead Streets.

"Special Agents from the Army Criminal Investigation Command are on the scene and have begun an investigation.

"Notification of the next of kin is underway."

From wistv.com...