Skip to Content

1 veteran dead, 1 active-duty service member injured after shooting at Holloman AFB

UDPATE (MARCH 18)- Officials with Holloman AFB say that the injured person in the shooting is an active-duty service member while person who died was an a civilian and military veteran who was previously stationed at Holloman AFB.

Officials say this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the base or its community and based on the current investigation, this incident was domestic related, but the individuals were not married.

The names of the individuals will not be released until the next of kin is notified and for privacy reasons.

If more information becomes available, we will update you on air and online.


UPDATE: Holloman AFB posted that "Shoppette will be closed until further notice, thank you for your patience" after an active shooter incident caused the lockdown. The identity of the person who died and the one injured has not been released.


HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) - A spokesperson with Holloman Air Force Base says a lockdown has been lifted after a shooting was reported just after 5:30 p.m. today.

One person is dead and one received injuries and was "transported for medical treatment", according to an official release from the air force base.

Authorities are asking the public to "avoid posting messages on social media regarding the incident". They are being asked to provide any information to the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office at 575-572-7381.

The investigation continues and information will be updated as it becomes available.

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Yvonne Suarez

Armando Ramirez

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.