A civilian was detained outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida following a violent confrontation with security personnel on Saturday. This incident was reported by the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.
The civilian managed to breach the Tampa base’s perimeter at around 1 p.m., leading to a violent argument with security officers. The altercation resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to both the civilian and a security officer, according to FOX 13 and WTSP-TV.
The base announced on Facebook at approximately 2:30 p.m. that the Dale Mabry Gate was closed to all traffic. They advised people to avoid the area until further notice.
The incident prompts heightened security measures:
- Dale Mabry Gate is closed temporarily
- Traffic advised to avoid the area
An investigation into the matter is underway to determine the cause of the attack.
MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, houses the U.S. Central Command headquarters. No details have been provided by the base regarding the motivations behind the civilian’s actions.
Fox News Digital sought comments from the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office on this incident.
The information was initially reported by Brie Stimson, an entertainment and breaking news writer from Los Angeles for Fox News Digital.