Lockdown at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico due to an active shooter

 Due to reports of an active shooter on or near Cannon Air Force Base, the installation was placed under complete lockdown early Friday morning. At approximately 5:37 a.m. local time (11:37 UTC), emergency notifications were sent out throughout the base, directing all staff and families to remain indoors while security professionals responded to the incident.

Initial indications indicate that, in accordance with conventional military emergency procedures, local law enforcement and base security are arranging a coordinated reaction. All gates have been secured, and all roads leading to and from the base are off-limits to civilian traffic.

A vital hub for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Cannon AFB is situated close to Clovis, New Mexico. Although the threat's nature has not yet been made public, the base is still classified as being in "credible danger," which denotes an active and perhaps continuing situation.

On-base staff and residents have been asked to stay indoors, avoid communication channels that could disrupt emergency efforts, and maintain silence. According to base emergency notifications, people should block off doors, switch off lights, and wait for security officers' formal approval before relocating.

According to eyewitness accounts, there is a significant security presence, with armed reaction teams and tactical vehicles stationed around important sites. The Curry County Sheriff's Office, the Clovis Police Department, and Cannon's own Security Forces Squadron are all part of the multi-agency response.

Details on casualties, suspects, and potential motivations have not yet been made public by military authorities. An update will be given as soon as the situation is calmed and confirmed, according to an Air Force official.

In 2025, there will be a number of increased security alarms at US military locations, including this one. Lockdowns at a number of domestic facilities in recent months have been triggered by threat reports or illegal access attempts, which is indicative of larger worries about insider threats and base security preparedness.

Authorities are warning the public to respect the ongoing inquiry and refrain from disseminating unconfirmed information. After the all-clear is granted, updates will be released via the Department of Defense and Air Force's official channels.

The lockdown is still in place as of this writing, and until further notice, all staff are urged to adhere to shelter-in-place directives.

A veteran Marine Gunnery Sergeant who is acquainted with such procedures told reporters, "Base lockdowns are no joke." "There is real danger at this level of alert. A media blackout and a significant security presence are to be expected until the all-clear is verified.

Officials at Cannon Air Force Base are still keeping a careful eye on the issue. As more details become available, they will be made public.