On February 15, 2024, Malmstrom Air Force Base was locked down due to a suspected real-world threat at building 219 around 10:30 a.m.

Air Force and emergency personnel promptly secured the area, implementing FPCON Delta at approximately 10:36 a.m.

Original Story: Active Shooter Situation Reported At Malmstrom Air Force Base

Officials at Malmstrom directed visitors and spectators to avoid the affected building, underscoring the significance of public cooperation in minimizing potential risks and aiding base agencies in managing the situation effectively.

Latest Information From Malmstrom

Malmstrom Air Force Base has lifted the base lockdown and has returned to FPCON Bravo as of 12:39 p.m, local.

A suspicious person was reported on base as an active shooter.

There were no confirmed shots fired, and there are no casualties or injuries reported.

There is no threat to the public at this time.

The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

Message from the 341st Missile Wing Commander

I would like to thank our Airmen, the emergency responders and local community partners for their quick response and support during this morning’s incident. I am thankful everyone is safe. This morning, our scheduled active shooter exercise was stopped when a report was made of a real-world active shooter on base. First responders appropriately reoriented to reports of a real-world event.

I am proud of the Airman who followed their training and called 911 when they had reason to believe an emergency was taking place. They treated the incident with the seriousness that was warranted, until we could determine there was no threat to the community.

My number one priority is the safety and welfare of our service members, their families and our local community. We take every threat to the base seriously and I am proud of the swift response by all agencies and partnership with local emergency services. Again, I am thankful that everyone involved is safe.

- Colonel Barry E. Little

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