Security force member is shot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas after gunman opens fire at gate before being 'neutralized'
2:00 p.m. EDT: Moved to Page 1:WoT because DM update reports the gunman is now described as an Arab male. | [Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - FBI is investigating the Thursday morning shooting at Naval Air Station in Texas
- The gunman, who has not been identified, was shot dead by security forces
- According to USNI News, the shooter was described as being an 'Arab male'
- Authorities responded to active shooter at station's North Gate around 6.15am
- Officials said in statement that gunman had been 'neutralized' a short time later
- The Navy confirmed that one security force member was injured during incident
- Base employs more than 9,700 people, including 1,900 active duty personnel
Posted by: Skidmark 2020-05-21 |