Rockford resident critically injured at Ft. Hood

November 7, 2009 (ROCKFORD, Ill.)

Captain Dorothy Carskadon, 47, was shot twice in the hip. She was at Fort Hood preparing to deploy to Afghanistan next month to counsel soldiers dealing with post traumatic stress issues.

Friends have gathered for two prayer vigils at her church in Rockford since the shootings.

Captain Carskadon remained in critical condition Saturday in a Texas hospital.

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