[Brandonmark]

Earlier report: Fatal shooting reported outside MacDill AFB ^

[Liberty Valance]

NBAKTAGF * bttt

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for the update.

[VeniVidiVici]

Strange. I’m sure we’ll never hear why he started fleeing to begin with.

[babygene]

“No one else was injured, and the victim’s name was not immediately disclosed.”

People write funny... Why not just say it was not disclosed? Was it disclosed later? What’s his name?

[21twelve]

“Our security forces personnel acted promptly to safeguard the base and its personnel,” Martin said.”

I suppose they stopped something from happening at the rec. park. But it was some guy on unrelated business. Glad he was armed.

[BigCinBigD]

“he got to his feet and confronted an FBI agent, who was at the base on unrelated business, with a knife,”

Yup. I would have shot him.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

wat

[historyrepeatz]

Must have been the “Don’t Tread On Me” T-Shirt he was wearing.

[mad_as_he$$]

Mark my words. There is more to this story - a lot more. This is connected to something bigger.

[airborne1092]

If the FBI agent was off duty, (s)he has a right to carry a handgun concealed. If you're an off duty local OR federal officer, I don't believe you have a right to carry a firearm on a military installation anyway. IMO, this is a failure of the base security for allowing someone on base with a firearm. Second, why would a trained FBI agent, off duty or not, intentionally follow someone in that situation? If it involved a spousal thing or love triangle, yes perhaps to make sure someone else wasn't injured. If it were anything else, the agent, being a guest on the base, was obligated to inform the Security Police or contracted security.
This whole thing smells all the way around, and of course we're not getting even 5% of the story in the article...

[bmwcyle]

I have been through that gate about 35 times in my life. It has alway been problem free. The only problems any where in the world have been at cinclantflt norfolk va. That is where I have had idiots at the gate.

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123205516

Individual shot during altercation at MacDill

Posted 5/19/2010 Updated 5/20/2010 Email story Print story

5/19/2010 - MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — MacDill Air Force Base security forces were alerted to an alleged altercation at approximately 6 p.m. May 19 at the base family camp.

Security forces members responded to the situation, and one of the individuals involved in the altercation fled from the scene on his motorcycle at high speeds.

Security forces Airmen attempted to stop the individual; however, he evaded pursuit and proceeded to one of the base gates. At the gate, he was engaged by law enforcement officials and was shot. Medical crews and investigators responded. No other individuals were injured. The identity of the suspect has not be released.

At this time, there is no indication this act was linked to any sort of terrorist activity.

“Our security forces personnel acted promptly to safeguard the base and its personnel,” said Col. Larry Martin, the 6th Air Mobility Wing commander. “We appreciate the quick and professional cooperation from local law enforcement and fire responders. The incident is under investigation and as more information is available, it will be released.”