Residents weren't shy at a town hall meeting in Fort Hood when it came to voicing their concerns about incidents they say happened in Kouma Village, a military housing base on Fort Hood.
Neighbors say several days ago an African-American woman living in the community, was sprayed with lighter fluid when she opened her door, her dog was killed and a noose with a doll and note was found hanging from her tree.
The note read, "Go back to Africa".
And before that, the woman says her lawn was set on fire multiple times.
"I live right next to the woman where the hate crime took place lives," the victim's neighbor said.
Fort Hood Garrison Commander, Colonel Bill Hill said it's a main concern that they are investigating.
"That is the number one priority here on Fort Hood. And again, that doesn't mean that there aren't incidents that occur."
"I want to know what's being done about it," a Kouma Village resident said. "We called this meeting because there was a hate crime to one of my neighbors, so what are we going to do about that?"
Fort Hood officials said they're conducting a full investigation.
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Fort Hood hate crime
Residents meet at a town hall meeting to voice concerns over hate crime.
 
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"I can tell you that the victim's family has been taken care of, and those that are suspects are being investigated," Colonel John Huey, Provost Marshall at Fort Hood said.
Residents and neighbors say they don't want something like this to happen again.
The reported victim spoke out at the meeting, but asked media to turn their cameras off to protect her identity.
Military leaders say people who live at Fort Hood experience two-thirds less crime than those living in surrounding cities.
Fort Hood officials say if you have any safety concerns on base call (254) 288-1062.
