Vehicle breaches Laughlin Air Force Base

At approximately 8:24 a.m. CST Laughlin command post was notified by Security Forces that there was an installation breach by a vehicle near the West gate visitor control center. The base was immediately put on lockdown to ensure the safety of base personnel. The vehicle exited the base around 8:32 a.m. CST and was further pursued by U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety. The incident is ongoing off base, and the base is secure. For further questions please contact 47th Flying Training Wing public affairs at 830-313-8204.