Military shoots at least 1 civilian in FT Hood TX

One person was killed and two others were injured during a shooting following a large brawl at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) on the night of Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The park, which is a federal military reservation operated by Fort Hood (officially designated as Fort Cavazos), was open to the public when the incident occurred.

The Victims

Mia Griffin:

A 17-year-old senior at Harker Heights High School who was scheduled to graduate this week. She tragically succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital.

Kaden Johnson

21-Year-Old Male: An unaffiliated civilian who was hospitalized, underwent emergency surgery, and remains in stable condition.

U.S. Service Member: Sustained minor injuries during the incident, was treated at the scene, and subsequently released.

Summary of the Incident Around 9:00 p.m. on May 23, a massive fight involving a crowd of young adults and minors broke out at the recreation area.

Reports indicate that alcohol and weapons were present. According to local updates from KWTX News 10 and video circulating on social media, the initial physical alterations quickly escalated when multiple gunshots were fired into the crowd.Two Fort Hood military police (MP) officers responded directly to the brawl.

Video evidence indicates that responding MPs fired rounds at the scene while trying to neutralize the active threat and secure the running crowd. It has not yet been publicly verified by officials whose gunfire struck the victims.Current Investigation StatusThe scene was quickly secured, and authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing active threat to the public.

Because BLORA sits on a military installation, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has assumed the lead role in the investigation.No official arrests or specific suspect charges have been announced by the Army as they review ballistics and mobile footage. Law enforcement officials urge anyone with physical evidence, video, or eyewitness information regarding the altercation to come forward and contact the investigators