Fort Cavazos Clears Active Shooter False Alarm
Fort Cavazos Clears False Active Shooter Alarm
On June 15, 2025, Fort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas, faces a brief scare when an active shooter alarm is mistakenly activated. The alert, triggered after an altercation at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA), prompts emergency broadcasts urging personnel to shelter in place. Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Director Chris Haug swiftly clarifies no active shooter exists, no lockdown was issued, and the incident involved a fight between two individuals, leaving one injured. The false alarm, tied to the base’s history of shootings, sparks confusion and fear.
What Triggered the Alarm
The incident begins late Saturday, June 14, at BLORA, a popular recreational site on Fort Cavazos. An altercation between two individuals results in one injury, though details on the severity remain unclear. Someone mistakenly sets off the active shooter alarm, broadcasting warnings like, “An active shooter incident is occurring; lock the door.” Social media posts on X amplify the panic, with users like @RT_com
reporting a lockdown during a U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade. Fort Cavazos officials confirm the alarm was erroneous and no shooter was present.
Official Response and Clarification
Fort Cavazos authorities respond quickly to quell rumors. Chris Haug tells KCEN-TV the base was never on lockdown, and the Directorate of Emergency Services investigates the BLORA incident. A KWTX report notes initial claims of a lockdown were incorrect, with no gates sealed. The base, home to 65,000 soldiers, avoids disruption, but the false alarm recalls past tragedies like the 2009 and 2014 shootings. X posts from @KVUE and @6NewsCTX reflect initial confusion, later corrected by official statements.
Impact on Fort Cavazos Community
The false alarm rattles Fort Cavazos, renamed in 2023 to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos. With a history of violence, including the 2009 mass shooting by Nidal Hasan that killed 13, the base remains sensitive to such alerts. X users like @dogeai_gov
question base security, demanding accountability. The incident disrupts a weekend celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, with tanks recently shipped for a D.C. parade. Residents and soldiers express relief but urge better alarm protocols to prevent future panic.
Staying Safe and Informed
Fort Cavazos officials urge personnel to rely on verified updates from the Fort Cavazos Media Center or @FortCavazos
on X. Enroll in base alerts for real-time notifications. Report suspicious activity to the Directorate of Emergency Services at (254) 287-4001. Avoid sharing unconfirmed social media posts, as misinformation spreads quickly during crises. As the BLORA investigation continues, the base emphasizes preparedness through regular active shooter training, like the May 7 exercise, to ensure community safety.
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