ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A tragic shooting incident unfolded at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of one airman and injuries to another. Authorities have clarified that this incident does not appear to be an act of terrorism or an external attack.
Security forces at the base responded to the shooting, which occurred around 2 a.m. One airman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the injured airman was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand and has since been discharged.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited, with the Air Force not disclosing whether any suspects are in custody or if there is an ongoing search for potential shooters. It is also unclear if those involved in the shooting were personnel from the base.
The identities of the airmen involved in the incident have not been released. Law enforcement officials, including FBI agents and Albuquerque police, are actively investigating the scene.
