Airman dead in shootout at Kirtland Air Force Base

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Airman dead in shootout at Kirtland Air Force Base

Another airman was shot in the hand in the overnight incident.

NICHOLAS SLAYTON
POSTED 8 HOURS AGO

One airman is dead and another was injured following a shootout involving base security at Kirtland Air Force Base overnight, the Air Force announced.

The shooting took place around 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb 22, according to a release from the base.. The shootout occurred near the Truman Gate on the north end of the base, with members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron responding to an unspecified incident, leading to an off-base pursuit. One airmen was “found dead at the scene,” the Air Force said.

The exact cause of the shootout is unclear, or what happened leading up to security forces responding. A spokesperson for the base did not clarify if the airmen killed was the shooter security forces were firing at or a member of the responders.

Additionally, another airman was shot in the hand and was taken to the nearby University of New Mexico Medical Center for treatment. “He has since been released with no life-threatening injuries,” the release said.

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[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Spent time there when in Albuquerque.

Lovely base that is well fortified.

[stopdiggin]

2. not enough info yet to speculate ... but pretty darned unusual ... -(nt)-

[Bluethroughu]

3. I'm going to blame hogsbreath, because he is responsible

As secretary of defense, for the wrecklessness he brings to this position. He is unqualified to lead a boy scout troop.

[slightlv]

4. One of my old duty bases. This is irregular and unusual for Kirtland.

I was part of the LE side of Security while I was there. At that time, they didn't allow women to be "Security"... the closest we could come was "Law Enforcement." But I liked Kirtland, and I loved Albuquerque, even if it was a bear learning how to spell it! (gryn)

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. Kirtland AFB identifies fatally shot Airman

Albuquerque News
Kirtland AFB identifies fatally shot Airman

by: Scott Brown
Posted: Feb 23, 2025 / 04:51 PM MST
Updated: Feb 24, 2025 / 09:54 AM MST

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, Kirtland Air Force Base released the name of the Airman who died in an incident that happened Saturday morning outside the Truman Gate. Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, of Bordentown, NJ assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron died after fleeing an attempted detention.

1 dead following APD officer-involved shooting

“Losing a member of your team is never easy but the circumstances of this incident make it that much harder,” said Col. Michael Power, 377th Air Base Wing and Installation commander. “Additionally, we are ensuring our injured defender, the Wingmen of both members and our base community receive the best possible care and support.”

The incident remains under investigation. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is leading the investigation.