Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale was killed by a member of his battalion
A soldier opened fire on his battalion commander.
A third soldier suffered minor wounds
The alleged shooter then turned the gun on himself.
The U.S. Army battalion commander killed in a shooting at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was a highly decorated veteran who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Lt. Col. Roy L. Tisdale, 42, of Alvin, Texas, was killed by a soldier in his battalion who opened fire during a safety briefing. Tisdale was killed immediately and the unit member reportedly turned the weapon upon himself, causing life-threatening injuries.
The alleged shooter, a specialist, was facing court martial after being accused of stealing a tool box worth nearly $2,000 from a motor pool, and faced dishonorable discharge if found guilty.
The battalion commander had gathered his unit for a safety briefing that was really more of a "stay safe" talk before the July 4th weekend.
During the talk, the specialist pulled out a gun and started shooting, then shot himself.
The alleged shooter had once served on the battalion commander's security detail during a tour in Afghanistan.
The alleged shooter, was in critical condition and not expected to survive.
A third soldier, identified as Spec. Michael E. Latham, was treated for minor wounds.
Tisdale took control of the Fort Bragg-based 525th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade.
Among military honors he earned was a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal. Transistion is certained. Wikipedia for more