An active shooter alert was issued for Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) in New Mexico on Friday. The alert prompted a lockdown of both the base and nearby Chavez Housing.
Details of the Active Shooter Alert
Authorities confirmed the activation of ‘active shooter protocol’ at approximately 12:40 PM local time. Major Jackie Pienkowski expressed that further information would be released as it becomes available.
Lockdown Protocol
An alert sent to personnel included instructions to seek shelter immediately. The message stated:
- “Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown … Active Shooter … Cannon AFB and Chavez Housing Are On Lockdown.”
Local Law Enforcement Response
Curry County Sheriff Michael Brockett stated he had no further information at that moment. He mentioned that there had been no request for assistance related to the incident.
Cannon AFB Location and Background
Cannon Air Force Base is situated in Curry County, approximately 7 miles southwest of Clovis, New Mexico. The base lies about 120 miles east of Albuquerque on the high plains, with an elevation of 4,295 feet. Covering 27,000 acres, it is located near the Texas border, roughly 15 miles west of Farwell, Texas.
Access and Geography
The geographic coordinates of Cannon AFB are approximately 34.3833° N latitude and 103.3167° W longitude. The vicinity is accessible via US Highway 60/84, with Clovis being the nearest major city.
Context of the Alert
This alert follows a recent incident where US Highway 60-84 was closed for about eight hours due to a crash involving two trucks. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from that incident.
As the situation develops, updates from local authorities are anticipated. Stay informed with El-Balad for the latest updates on this situation and other significant news.
