JBSA-Lackland on Lockdown Due to Reports of Shots Fired Outside the Base

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland placed the base on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of shots fired outside the base.

The shots were heard in the southwest area of the base near Valley Hi and Truemper. JBSA sent a tweet with an “active shooter alert” around 10:00 a.m.

Just before 10:30 a.m. San Antonio Police said they had received the reports of shots fired off Medina Base Roads but officers had not found a scene.

The department said there is no active shooter situation nor a threat to the public.

JBSA and SAPD are still investigating the incident.

LOCKDOWN UPDATE (REAL WORLD)
11:09 a.m. – Personnel OUTSIDE the cordoned area of Valley Hi gate, Truemper St, and Carswell Ave, are released. Valley Hi gate remains closed. Please remain clear of this area. We are continuing to work with SAPD to ensure a safe environment.”
— JointBaseSanAntonio (@JBSA_Official) June 14, 2022

ACTIVE SHOOTER ALERT (REAL WORLD) – Security forces and local law enforcement are currently responding to reports of gunshots heard off-base in the vicinity of Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland AFB. As more information becomes available, we will provide updated information.
— JointBaseSanAntonio (@JBSA_Official) June 14, 2022

South Patrol Officers are investigating a “shots fired” call off Medina Base Road outside the gate at Lackland Air Force Base. At this time, there is not an active shooter situation. Officers are continuing to investigate but there is no threat to the public.
— San Antonio PD (@SATXPolice) June 14, 2022