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Reports of an active shooter at the Holloman Air Force Base in Otero County, New Mexico, sparked a lockdown and emergency response on Tuesday afternoon. Videos of Medvec helicopter from the base surfaced.
As of 9:30pm ET, local authorities have not confirmed any details of the incident.
The presence of a Medvec helicopter suggests there may have been a victim of the shooting. However, authorities are yet to confirm the details, including whether shots were fired.
+Users on social media reported getting an active shooter alert causing a lockdown, which was shared on social media.
Holloman Air Force Base is located about six miles west of Alamogordo in southern New Mexico,
This is a breaking news. Check back for updates.
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