Military base in Texas takes action against armed gunmen trying to gain access

U.S. Air Force security forces exchanged gunfire with unknown assailants who opened fire at an entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas early Saturday morning, the Associated Press reported.

There were no injuries in the incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m., according to base officials.

Stefanie Antosh, head of public relations at the base, provided details. San Antonio Express NewsAccording to Antosh, security forces returned fire on a passing vehicle at one of the base's entrances. The quick response of security personnel underscored the readiness of the base's defense protocols.

“We don't know what the trigger was, if anything,” Antosh said, according to AP. “But there was no active threat to the plant, and there is no active threat to the plant.”

San Antonio Police responded immediately to the shooting and assisted in collecting evidence. Important details of the incident are not yet known. The number of shots fired during the exchange of gunfire has not yet been determined.

In addition, investigators have not yet determined the number of shooters involved in the incident. The motive for the attack also remains unclear.

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 the base was not sealed off despite the seriousness of the incident.

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is part of a larger military complex that includes Randolph Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, and Camp Bullis training camp. Together, these facilities form one of the largest joint bases in the Department of Defense (DOD). The base plays a critical role in various military operations and training programs.

The base remains operational following the incident and security personnel continue to perform their normal duties. Base management has stressed that there is no ongoing threat to the facility in order to allay any concerns among base personnel and the local community.

Military officials and law enforcement agencies will continue to closely monitor the situation.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.