Security forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA) returned fire early Saturday on at least one drive-by suspect who is accused of firing upon the main gate at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex, a JBSA spokesperson tells Fox News Digital. The officers were fired upon at around 4:30 a.m. by at least one suspect in a sedan and immediately returned fire. There were no injuries reported, and the gate was shut for a number of hours.
It is unclear how many shooters were involved and how many times they fired upon the base.
San Antonio police officers also arrived at the scene to assist in the investigation, Antosh said.
A motive for the shooting is not known.
The JBSA-Chapman Training Annex entry gate was closed and reopened at around 9:30 a.m. local time. Drivers were advised to use an alternate gate located north of primary on Ray Ellison Boulevard.
In addition to Lackland, Joint Base San Antonio includes Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston and the Camp Bulllis training camp.
Lackland is home to more than 24,000 active duty members and 10,000 Department of Defense civilians, according to the base website. It includes the 37th Training Wing; 149th Fighter Wing; 59th Medical Wing; the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency; 24th Air Force Wing, 67th Network Warfare Wing; the Cryptologic Systems Group; the National Security Agency; and 70 associated units.
JBSA-Lackland Shooting: Security Personnel Respond to Gunfire
The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. CST, resulted in no reported injuries, according to base officials reports. Stefanie Antosh, public affairs chief for the base, provided details to the San Antonio Express-News. According to Antosh, the security guards returned fire at a passing vehicle at one of the base's entrances. The quick response of the security personnel highlighted the readiness of the base's defense protocols.
"We don't know what, if anything, started it," Antosh said, the AP reported. "But it wasn't an active threat to the installation, and there is no active threat to the installation."
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) responded promptly to the shooting and assisted in collecting evidence. Key details about the incident remain unknown at this time. The number of rounds fired during the exchange has not been determined.
Additionally, investigators have yet to establish the number of shooters involved in the incident. The motive behind the attack also remains unclear.
JBSA-Lackland Maintains Operations Amidst Shooting Investigation
In a statement to Newsweek, JBSA-Lackland said the "Training Annex main gate is now re-open following an off-base shooting incident at the installation's gate early this morning. JBSA officials also confirm there is no threat to the installation. The incident involved unidentified members in a sedan shooting at members of JBSA security forces team while performing duties at Chapman Annex Gate."
JBSA also confirmed the San Antonio Police Department is leading an investigation of the aggravated assault.
In response to the shooting, base officials took immediate action. The entrance where the incident occurred was closed for several hours to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene. However, Antosh confirmed that despite the seriousness of the event, the base was not put under lockdown.
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is part of a larger military complex. This complex includes Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, and the Camp Bullis training camp. Collectively, these facilities form one of the largest joint bases operated by the Department of Defense (DOD). The base plays a crucial role in various military operations and training programs.
The base remains operational following the incident, with security personnel maintaining their regular duties. Base leadership has emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the installation, aiming to allay any concerns among base personnel and the local community.
JBSA Shooting: A Timeline of Events
Military officials and law enforcement agencies will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This story was updated to include a statement from JBSA-Lackland.
Unidentified Shooters Target Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
A gate at Joint Base San Antonio came under fire in separate shootings hours apart early on Saturday morning in what officials said appeared to be random acts that prompted base security personnel to return fire in the second episode.
The military said a motive for the gunfire was not immediately clear. It said that it did not believe the shooters had a military affiliation. Security personnel at the base were not injured.
The San Antonio Police Department, which is investigating, said no one was in custody.
The first episode occurred around 2:15 a.m., when shooters fired in the direction of the gate to Lackland Air Force Base’s Chapman Training Annex, at Ray Ellison Boulevard and Medina Base Road, the police said.
“The security personnel stated they heard several shots fired as well as the fired rounds go past them,” said Sgt. Washington Moscoso, a San Antonio Police Department spokesman.
After the shooting, more security personnel were dispatched to the gate, said Stefanie Antosh, a base spokeswoman.
Then, just before 5 a.m., a sedan that looked like the vehicle involved in the first shooting, pulled up near the gate, and several people opened fire.
During the second shooting, base security officials returned fire, Ms. Antosh said.
“There are no threats to the installation,” Ms. Antosh said, adding that it was unclear whether the shooters were firing at the gate or security personnel.
“It really seemed more like it was a random act,” she said.
The shootings occurred near the main gate to the Chapman Training Annex, a 24-hour entryway to Lackland Air Force Base. The gate was briefly closed on Saturday after the second shooting.
Just south and east of the gate are residential areas for civilians, Ms. Antosh said.
Joint Air Force Base San Antonio includes Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base and Camp Bullis.
Security Forces Return Fire after Multiple Shooting Incidents at JBSA-Lackland Gate
San Antonio police said the initial incident happened around 2:15 a.m. Saturday.
Air Force security officers working at the entry gate located at Ray Ellison Boulevard and Medina Base Road told police they also heard several shots in addition to the shots that were fired at them.
After the first incident, SAPD said more armed Air Force security officers were added to the entrance gate as a precaution.
Around 4:30 a.m., according to base officials, a vehicle stopped on Medina Base Road located east of the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex gate.
For the second time, shots were fired at Air Force security officers, police said. The security officers then returned fire on the suspects’ vehicle.
SAPD said no injuries were reported in the incident. The base said the shooters are not known to have any military affiliation.
After the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex entry gate was closed due to a shooting investigation, the gate has since reopened.
KSAT witnessed cars entering the gate to the training annex around 10:45 a.m.
It is not yet known how many shooters attempted entry to the training annex gate, if the same suspects were responsible for both shooting incidents or if anyone was taken into custody.
KSAT asked a nearby business and a Northside ISD school for surveillance footage of either shooting, but neither said their surveillance footage captured the incidents.
KSAT reached out to JBSA-Lackland for additional information but has not yet heard back.
SAPD said its investigation into both incidents is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
Multiple Shooting Incidents at JBSA-Lackland: A Growing Concern
The base remained operational following the incident, with security personnel maintaining their regular duties. Base leadership has emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the installation, aiming to allay any concerns among base personnel and the local community.
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.
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland: A Vital Military Installation Under Threat
U.S. Air Force security guards exchanged gunfire with at least one occupant of a vehicle who opened fire at an entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland early Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the base.
It was not known how many rounds were fired, how many shooters there were or what their motive was, Antosh said.
“We don’t know what, if anything, started it,” Antosh said. “But it wasn’t an active threat to the installation, and there is no active threat to the installation.”
Antosh did not immediately return messages from The Associated Press for more information.
The entrance was closed for several hours after the shooting, but the base was not locked down, according to Antosh.
San Antonio police also responded to the shooting and helped collect evidence.
A police spokesperson did not immediately respond to phone calls and an email for information.
In addition to Lackland, Joint Base San Antonio includes Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston and the Camp Bulllis training camp.
Lackland is home to more than 24,000 active duty members and 10,000 Department of Defense civilians, according to the base website.
It includes the 37th Training Wing; 149th Fighter Wing; 59th Medical Wing; the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency; 24th Air Force Wing, 67th Network Warfare Wing; the Cryptologic Systems Group; the National Security Agency; and 70 associated units.
JBSA-Lackland: Security Forces Respond to Shooting Incident
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Security at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland returned fire on at least one shooter who reportedly fired at the main gate of the Chapman Training Annex.
The San Antonio Police Department says the incident began at around 2:15 a.m. when unknown suspects fired shots at security.
Security says they heard several shots fired as well as the fired shots going past them.
More armed guards were added as a precaution at the Chapman Training Annex gate as a precaution.
At around 5 a.m., San Antonio PD says that a sedan stopped on Median Base Road, east of the main entrance gate, and shots were fired at security again.
Multiple security personnel returned fire at the suspect vehicle.
San Antonio PD says that evidence located during its investigation shows shots were fired from the suspect vehicle's location.
No one was hurt, and the gate was shut down for a few hours.
JBSA-Lackland: Security Officials Return Fire in Response to Shooting Incidents
SAN ANTONIO - An active shooting near Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Lackland led security officials to return fire.
JBSA-Lackland officials announced that the incident took place at around 4:30 on Saturday morning at the main gate of the Chapman Training Annex.
A preliminary report from the San Antonio Police Department said that around 2:00 a.m., unknown suspects fired several rounds at the Air Force Security personnel stationed at the gate.
The guards on duty told police that they could hear rounds being fired, as well as the bullets flying past them.
After the incident, more security was added to the post as a precaution.
Just after 5:00 a.m., police say a sedan stopped on Medina Base Road, East of the entrance gate, and rounds were fired at the Air Force personnel a second time.
With the additional personnel present, multiple Air Force personnel returned fire toward the suspect vehicle.
The suspect's status is unknown at this time.
The main gate was closed pending an investigation of the shooting but has since reopened.
JBSA-Lackland said in a press release that the shooters are not believed to be military-affiliated.
JBSA-Lackland also confirmed that although the off-base shooting did prompt a response from security personnel, the shooting was not a threat to the base.
No soldiers or personnel were injured in the incident.
This story is developing, we’ll update this story when we have more information.
