Carlos Alberto Lazaney-Rodriguez, 38, was killed during the Fort Hood shooting on April 2, 2014. A Staff Sergeant with 19 years in the United States Army, he served with the 21st Combat Support Hospital, 1st Medical Brigade and was remembered for dedication to duty and mentoring fellow soldiers.

The shooter, Specialist Ivan Lopez, opened fire on the base, killing three soldiers including Lazaney-Rodriguez and wounding 16 others. Reports link the immediate trigger to an escalating verbal altercation in Lopez’s unit area; investigations noted a history of mental health issues for Lopez but did not identify a specific traumatic event during his Iraq deployment as a direct cause.

The death of Carlos Alberto Lazaney-Rodriguez underscores ongoing concerns about mental-health support and conflict intervention among service members. If anyone knew Carlos, served with him, or has information about that day, please share what can help clarify his last hours.