Cannon AFB shooting: Active shooter alert in New Mexico; emergency alert sent

An active shooter alert was sent for Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Friday. Authorities are yet to issue a statement.

Updated on: Oct 11, 2025, 24:28:09 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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An active shooter alert was sent for Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Friday. Cannon AFB said that the base and Chavez Housing are on lockdown. Maj. Jackie Pienkowski confirmed around 12:40 PM local time that the base had entered into ‘active shooter protocol’.

An active shooter alert was sent for Cannon Air Force base (Cannon Air Force base)

The alert sent to Cannon personnel read: "Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown ... Active Shooter ... Cannon AFB and Chavez Housing Are On Lockdown. Seek Shelter Immediately."

Pienkowski said she would provide additional information as it becomes available. Curry County Sheriff Michael Brockett added he had no additional information, "Other than we have not been requested (to assist) at this time."

Where is Cannon AFB located?

Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) is located in Curry County, New Mexico, approximately 7 miles southwest of Clovis, New Mexico, and about 120 miles east of Albuquerque. Situated on the high plains of eastern New Mexico at an elevation of 4,295 feet, the base spans 27,000 acres near the Texas border, roughly 15 miles west of Farwell, Texas. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 34.3833° N, 103.3167° W.

The base is accessible via US Highway 60/84, with Clovis serving as the nearest major city.

The shooting alert comes days after the US 60-84 near Cannon Air Force Base was shut down for about eight hours after two trucks crashed and caught fire. No one was injured in the crash, officials said.

“The crash occurred when one of the trucks attempted to back onto U.S. 60-84 from the Curry Road railroad crossing,” an official told The News. “As far as the drivers escaping injury .... God is real.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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