US Air Force Base in San Antonio under lockdown due to active shooter situation

An US Air Force Base in San Antonio has been put under lockdown on Wednesday because of an active shooter situation.

At around 12:30 p.m (local time), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland told personnel that they should take immediate cover.

There are no suspected injuries at this time, the base announced.

"Active shooter warning for all JBSA-Lackland personnel. All base personnel implement lockdown procedures immediately and take cover," the statement said.

The shooting is suspected to have happened outside Valley Hi Gate on JBSA-Lackland, the base said.

JBSA emergency responders are working with the SAPD to clear the area and search for the shooters.

Further details are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )

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