Print Print    Close Close

South Carolina airman shoots 'gate runner' attempting to illegally enter Shaw Air Force Base property

By Adam Sabes

Published December 23, 2022

Fox News
Military ‘readiness,' Ukraine aid top priorities, vax mandate outrage 'manufactured': Gen. Petraeus on NDAA Video

A Shaw Air Force Base airman shot an individual who attempted to illegally get into the property in South Carolina on Friday.

According to a press release, the individual who attempted to enter the base is being described as a "gate runner," WCBD reported.

The individual was taken to a local hospital after the incident.

Col. Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, said, "Our security forces personnel are trained to respond to a variety of situations to ensure the safety of our personnel and assets."

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Shaw Air Force Base plane

Shaw Air Force Base (Shaw Air Force Base)

Shaw Air Force Base officials said that an investigation is ongoing into the incident, adding that federal and local authorities are assisting.

Adam Sabes is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.

Print Print    Close Close

URL

https://www.foxnews.com/us/south-carolina-airman-shoots-gate-runner-attempting-illegally-enter-shaw-air-force-base-property

  • Home
  • Video
  • Politics
  • U.S.
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • World
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Privacy
  • Terms

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. © FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Do Not Sell my Personal Information - New Terms of Use - FAQ