Robert Bales Identified as Afghan Shooting Suspect

The alleged shooter of 16 Afghans has been identified as Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, according to FoxNews. Now much more information is forthcoming. His attorney held a press conference earlier today.

UPDATE: There's a cached article that references a Staff Sergeant Robert Bales deployed in Afghanistan that seems to be about the same age.

It quotes him:

“How’s the security affecting your family?” Asked Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, 1st platoon sergeant, Blackhorse Company, 2-3 Inf., to a village elder relaxing outside of his home.

“Much better than yesterday,” replied the man.

UPDATE 6:22-- Pictures of the Staff Sergeant have been found here.

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