Tragedy Strikes Kirtland Air Force Base: Airman Killed in Shooting Incident

A shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico resulted in the death of one airman and the wounding of another. Authorities clarified it wasn't related to terrorism or an outsider attack, but provided limited details on the suspects. FBI and local police are investigating.

In a tragic turn of events at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one airman lost his life, and another was injured in a shooting incident early Saturday morning. The Air Force has confirmed that this was not an act of terrorism nor an external attack.

The shooting occurred near one of the base's entrances around 2 a.m., where security forces found one airman dead at the scene. Authorities reported that a second airman suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and received treatment at a hospital before being discharged.

Details remain scarce as the Air Force has not disclosed whether a suspect is in custody or if the shooter was among the airmen. The identities of the affected airmen have not been released. Meanwhile, FBI investigators and local police continue their investigation at the site.

(With inputs from agencies.)