Witnesses to the Fort Hood shooting said Major Malik Nadal Hasan (the shooter) shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before he opened fire. If true, it looks like terrorism is becoming a likely motive for the attack.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/69363097.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU1yDEmP:QMDCinchO7DU
"Soldiers who witnessed the rampage reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" — an Arabic phrase for "God is great!" — before opening fire, said Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, the base commander. He said officials had not yet confirmed that Hasan made the comment before the shooting spree."
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