Security forces exchange gunfire with shooter who opened fire twice at the gate of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

An individual shot at military members at an entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland early Saturday morning, a source familiar told NBC News. A spokesperson for the base confirmed that there were no injuries or threats to the base. San Antonio Police Sgt. Washington Moscoso said security personnel stated they heard several shots fired at
Security forces exchange gunfire with shooter who opened fire twice at the gate of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

An individual shot at military members at an entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland early Saturday morning, a source familiar told NBC News.

A spokesperson for the base confirmed that there were no injuries or threats to the base.

San Antonio Police Sgt. Washington Moscoso said security personnel stated they heard several shots fired at them at the entrance gate to a training annex around 2:15 a.m..

After the incident, more armed guards were added as a precaution. 

Just before 5 a.m., a sedan stopped outside the same gate and shots were fired again at the security personnel, Moscoso said.

Security personnel fired back at the individual, who got in the car and fled. There was an additional person in the car, and neither individuals appear to be affiliated with the military, the source familiar said.

Moscoso added that multiple Air Force personnel returned fire toward the suspect vehicle after additional security forces arrived on the scene.

“Upon investigation, evidence was located indicating shots were fired from the suspect vehicle’s location,” he said.

It’s not yet known how many rounds of fire were exchanged and what the motive was.

The base posted an alert on Facebook, saying the main gate at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Chapman Training Annex would be closed “until further notice.” About three hours later, the base announced that the gate had reopened and normal operations had resumed.

The FBI is referring all calls to the San Antonio Police Department, which is taking the lead on the investigation and had officers on scene. Moscoso said the investigation is ongoing.

,

Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply
Related Posts
Iranian Lawmaker Calls for ‘Death’ of Benjamin Netanyahu
Read More

Iranian Lawmaker Calls for ‘Death’ of Benjamin Netanyahu

An Iranian MP has called for the killing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as revenge for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to reports in regional media. In an address to the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Qasim Osmani called for a repeat of Operation True Promise, when Iran launched its first-ever direct
Kemi Badenoch vows to ‘renew capitalism’ with the SIX Tory leadership contenders set to be finalised TODAY – but Suella Braverman has already pulled out admitting MPs don’t agree with her call for a shift to the Right
Read More

Kemi Badenoch vows to ‘renew capitalism’ with the SIX Tory leadership contenders set to be finalised TODAY – but Suella Braverman has already pulled out admitting MPs don’t agree with her call for a shift to the Right

Kemi Badenoch has become the sixth declared Tory leader contender pledging to 'renew capitalism'. The former Cabinet minister - widely regarded as the favourite to replace Rishi Sunak - has joined Priti Patel, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride in going public with a bid.  The final line-up is due to be
What To Know About Perchlorate As Report Finds ‘Measurable’ Levels Of Chemical In Baby Products And Food
Read More

What To Know About Perchlorate As Report Finds ‘Measurable’ Levels Of Chemical In Baby Products And Food

Forbes Innovation Breaking What To Know About Perchlorate As Report Finds ‘Measurable’ Levels Of Chemical In Baby Products And Food Arianna Johnson Forbes Staff Johnson is a reporter on the Forbes news desk who covers explainers. Following Aug 7, 2024, 02:02pm EDT Updated Aug 7, 2024, 02:11pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share