FBI Takes Over Investigation After Deadly Shooting Near Kirtland Air Force Base

Albuquerque, N.M. —

Around 2:30 AM on Saturday, multiple security forces airmen from Kirtland Air Force Base allegedly pursued airmen off base, leading to a reported gunfight on Gibson Blvd SE.

One man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed that the person killed may have been a member of the military, given the preceding incident on the base, but that has not been confirmed.

The Albuquerque Police Department initially responded to investigate the incident, but the FBI has since taken over the investigation. Officials have not released further details on what led to the chase, the shooting or who was killed.

Both lanes of Gibson Blvd SE are closed between San Mateo and Jackson St. SE. Additional lanes of traffic are reportedly closed on base, including portions of Loop Rd SE and Truman St SE, which leads to the Truman Gate Visitor Center.

This is a developing story.

UPDATE @ 9:05 AM:

While on scene, we observed two APD crime scene RV’s and APD’s crime scene specialists collecting evidence. There was a dead body seen behind the parking lot of the Taco Bell.

We have also learned that one additional person was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand. This person reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

UPDATE @ 12:20 PM:

This area is still blocked off as authorities investigated. We have uploaded an updated Google map traffic pattern for the area.

Earlier this morning, we contacted the FBI, but we have not received a response as of this update.

You can read an update on this here: