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Holloman AFB Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured as Officials Call It Domestic-Related

AFOSI is investigating with base security near the base shopette, with leaders reporting no continuing threat.

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NM - APRIL 25: In this handout provided by the U.S. Air Force, after taxiing in an MQ-9 Reaper, Airman 1st Class Jon Mann walks under a Reaper's wing to place wheel chocks to prevent accidental movement on April 25, 2013 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The crew chiefs are responsible for taxiing incoming aircrafts and performing post-flight checks that include fluid checks, looking over the aircraft for damage and cleaning the aircraft. (Photo by Andrew Lee/U.S. Air Force via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Reports of an active shooter triggered a lockdown around 5:30 p.m. local time, which was lifted shortly after security forces secured the scene.
  • The injured person is an active-duty airman in stable condition after medevac transport, and the deceased was a veteran previously stationed at Holloman.
  • Base officials characterized the case as domestic-related and said the individuals involved were not married.
  • The shooting occurred near the base convenience store, which remains closed until further notice.
  • The 49th Wing Security Forces Squadron and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are leading the inquiry, with names withheld pending notifications and no ongoing threat reported.