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At least 2 killed in active shooter situation at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas

Posted at 8:49 AM, Apr 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-08 12:05:50-04

SAN ANTONIO, Texas –  An airman shot his squadron commander Friday morning at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a Pentagon official told CNN about reports of a shooting there.

The official did not comment on the status of either the airman or the commander.

Two people are dead at the Air Force base, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department has said.

Authorities said the shooting started just before 9 a.m. CT. at the base which is about 10