A civilian assailant was detained outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida on Saturday after the person “violently engaged” security personnel, according to reports, citing the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.
The civilian breached the perimeter of the around 1 p.m. Saturday and got into a violent argument with security, leaving one officer and the civilian with non-life-threatening injuries, according to FOX 13 and WTSP-TV.Â
“The Dale Mabry Gate is currently closed to inbound and outbound traffic until further notice,” the base posted on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. “Please plan accordingly and avoid the Dale Mabry Gate area until further notice.”
The investigation is ongoing.
The base didnt specify what led to the attack.
The headquarters of are located at the base.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.
