A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base on Tuesday has left one person dead and another injured, according to an official release from the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office.
The incident occurred on March 17 near the base Shoppette, a commonly frequented area for service members and personnel. Authorities confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while another—an active-duty service member assigned to Holloman—sustained injuries and was transported for medical care. Officials report that the injured service member is currently in stable condition.
The deceased has been identified only as a civilian and military veteran who was previously stationed at Holloman Air Force Base. Their identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. Similarly, the name of the injured service member has not been disclosed due to privacy considerations.
Base officials emphasized that the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the Holloman community or surrounding areas. Early findings from the investigation say that the shooting was “domestic related, but the individuals were not married.”
“The shooting… resulted in one person injured and another person declared deceased at the scene,” the 49th Wing Public Affairs Office stated in its release. “This was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to our community.”
Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including how the individuals were connected or what may have triggered the incident. The case remains under active investigation.
Officials are also urging the public to refrain from speculation, particularly on social media, as the investigation continues and families are notified.
“We ask that individuals avoid speculating on social media regarding the incident out of respect for the families involved,” the release stated.
The shooting has raised concern among residents and military families in the Alamogordo area, though base leadership has sought to reassure the public that the situation is contained and under control.
Holloman Air Force Base, home to the 49th Wing, plays a critical role in national defense and regularly hosts training operations and personnel from across the country. Incidents of this nature are rare on the installation.
More information is expected to be released as investigators continue to gather facts and piece together a timeline of events.
What was she doing with a privately owned firearm on base? Did she have it stored at the armory and just signed it out recently? Another example that you can have all the gun control legislation in the world and the only ones who it impedes are law abiding citizens.
Truly a tragedy, nevertheless……..
Gun free zones do not work. When i heard the news I figured it was some couples issue. Sad it had to go that. Prayers to the families. Not sure why people that can die for our country cannot practice 2 amendment rights on base.