Houston: One person died Tuesday when a gunman opened fire at the El Paso VA Health Care System in Texas, CNN reported citing Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty as saying in a statement. "The alleged shooter is dead, and we have one casualty. That casualty is deceased. All other VA patients and staff are safe. This is an active crime scene, and the shooting incident is under investigation," he said.

The FBI is taking the lead on the investigation. The Department of Veterans Affairs released a statement saying it was saddened by what happened. "We will continue to cooperate fully with military and civilian authorities at Beaumont Army Medical Center. The safety and continued care of our Veterans and the staff will be our focus throughout this situation," the statement read.