Spangdahlem Eifel: US Base Disturbed by Gunshots
- SPANGDAHLEM, Germany (AP) — A planned emergency exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base in the Eifel region was temporarily suspended Wednesday after personnel reported hearing what sounded like gunshots.
- Base security forces initiated a lockdown and conducted a thorough search of the installation following the reports, according to a statement from the Air Base.
- After confirming that no personnel were in danger, security forces gave the all-clear, and the lockdown was lifted.
Gunshot Sounds Briefly Halt Exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base
SPANGDAHLEM, Germany (AP) — A planned emergency exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base in the Eifel region was temporarily suspended Wednesday after personnel reported hearing what sounded like gunshots.
Base Lockdown adn Search
Base security forces initiated a lockdown and conducted a thorough search of the installation following the reports, according to a statement from the Air Base. The exercise was immediately interrupted as a precaution.
All Clear Given
After confirming that no personnel were in danger, security forces gave the all-clear, and the lockdown was lifted. Authorities are still investigating the source of the sounds.
spangdahlem’s Role
Spangdahlem Air Base is home to a squadron of approximately 20 F-16 fighter jets. This squadron supports U.S. Air Force and NATO missions around the globe and is considered a core component of the airfield’s operations.
Inquiry Ongoing
The incident remains under investigation as of Wednesday evening. Further details will be released as they become available.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.