By Raul Castillo
25 Oct 2023, 21:49 PM EDT
An unusual incident occurred at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, when an unidentified driver accelerated at high speed in the direction of Air Force guards at the base’s main entrance, defying traffic and crashing through the checkpoint. access.
According to Military.com reports cited by Fox News, the vehicle gained access to the facility for several minutes before quickly returning through the exit gate.
Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis spokesperson Angela Casarez told Military Times that “security forces pursued the driver and took defensive measures when the alleged gate runner attempted to leave the installation through the entrance lane while traveling at excessive speed.”
The driver was not injured by the shots fired by the Air Force guards.
Following this incident, the suspect was arrested by the San Antonio Police Department about nine miles from the base, after being involved in a separate incident.
No injuries
Camp Bullis, which is primarily used to train combat troops from different military branches, is part of Joint Base San Antonio, which includes Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Base and Lackland Air Force Base. The incident led to the closure of a gate at Fort Sam Houston and the lockdown of several buildings.
It is unclear whether the two incidents are related, and the doors and buildings were later reopened, the outlet reported.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Joint Base San Antonio confirmed that Air Force Security Forces “fired several shots in self-defense” as the individual headed toward them.
No injuries to military personnel or damage to Air Force property were reported in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation.
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