By Michelle Costa, Local News 8 Reporter

POCATELLO - After the country watched the shooting rampage unfold at the Fort Hood military base, it may seem as a surprise that there are local ties.

One of the many wounded in the attack was a soldier from Twin Falls: 33-year-old Shawn Manning.

It's reported that he was the first victim and was shot six times.

But, this touches closer to home.

Thousands of students go to Idaho State University so it may hard to remember one in particular, but Army Staff Sergeant Shawn Manning used to be one of the many sitting in classes at the University.

Manning graduated from the University in 1999 with a Bachelor degree in Psychology.

Unfortunately, most Professors in the Psychology department haven't been here long enough to remember the soldier.

Manning was getting ready for his third tour in Iraq.

Manning is currently a Staff Sgt. for the Combat Stress Unit in the 467th Medical Detachment Unit.

Right now, he's in stable condition at a hospital in Texas.

His sister, Kym Lott, who is also from Twin Falls, declined to interview with us, but does confirm he was shot six times during the attack.

For everyone on campus, while they may not have remembered his name before this incident, now, after his miraculous survival, they most likely will.

Manning currently lives in Lacey, Washington with his wife, Autumn.

At Fort Hood, the investigation into the shooting continues. Their latest numbers in the attack: 13 people dead and 43 others wounded.