Shooter fires on JBSA-Lackland Air Force base

Gunfire erupted at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex around 4:30 AM.

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Suspects in a sedan opened fire on the main gate.

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Base security returned fire at the attackers.

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Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident.

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The base gate was temporarily closed for investigation.

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JBSA includes Lackland Air Force Base, Fort Sam Houston, and Camp Bullis.

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Lackland is home to thousands of military personnel and civilians.

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Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.

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The base resumed normal operations after a few hours.

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The incident highlights the importance of base security.

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