Early Saturday morning, around 4:30 a.m., U.S. Air Force security personnel at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas were involved in a gunfire exchange with unidentified individuals at one of the base entrances, according to reports from the Associated Press.
Fortunately, base officials reported no injuries from the incident. Stefanie Antosh, the base’s public affairs chief, explained to the San Antonio Express-News that the guards returned fire at a vehicle passing through the entrance, showcasing the effectiveness of the base’s defense procedures.
Antosh noted, “We don’t know what, if anything, started it. But it wasn’t an active threat to the installation, and there is no active threat to the installation,” clarifying the situation.
The San Antonio Police Department responded quickly to assist in collecting evidence, though many details about the shooting remain unclear, such as the number of shots fired and the number of shooters involved.
In light of the event, base officials temporarily closed the entrance where the shooting occurred to conduct a thorough investigation. However, Antosh reassured that there was no lockdown of the base despite the seriousness of the event.
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is part of a larger military complex that includes Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, and Camp Bullis training camp, together forming one of the largest joint bases managed by the Department of Defense. The base plays a vital role in numerous military training programs and operations.
Following the incident, operations continue as usual, with security personnel fulfilling their regular duties. Base leadership has reassured both personnel and the local community that there is no ongoing threat.
Military officials and law enforcement will monitor the situation closely as more information unfolds.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.