At approximately 10:28 a.m., Luke Air Force Base initiated lockdown procedures in response to a report of a potential active shooter incident occurring on the installation.
According to officials, the 56th Security Forces Squadron and local law enforcement authorities responded immediately and cleared the affected area.
Authorities found no evidence of an active shooter and the lockdown was lifted just after 11:20 a.m., nearly an hour after it began.
“Any report of a potential threat to our people, installation, or equipment is taken seriously at Luke AFB,” said Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “We initiated lockdown procedures to protect our people while our Security Forces Defenders and law enforcement partners assessed the situation. We use these measures decisively and proactively, and today they worked exactly as intended.”
“The safety of our Airmen, families, and community is always our top priority,” Berkland added. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we worked through this as a team.”
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