Two at Fort Hood suspected of racist graffiti, starting barracks fire

The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division identified two individuals suspected of spray painting racial slurs and genitalia on barracks walls before intentionally igniting a fire in a barracks laundry room, Army officials confirmed.

The Fort Hood Fire Department arrived at the barracks at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday after a fire alarm was triggered, according to a statement from the Texas installation. Fire crews doused two separate blazes before the building sustained any significant damage and personnel were evacuated without incident, the release added.