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Air Force Identifies Airman Killed in Shooting Incident outside Truman Gate at Kirtland Air Force Base
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM – The U.S. Air Force has identified the airman who was fatally shot in a Saturday morning incident outside Truman Gate at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, of Bordentown, N.J., assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron, was killed on February 22, 2025, after allegedly fleeing an attempted detention.
A second airman was also injured during the incident.
The shooting occurred at approximately 2 a.m., when base security personnel responded to an incident near the entrance gate.
According to an initial statement, the situation escalated into an off-base pursuit, during which shots were fired, resulting in one airman sustaining a gunshot wound to the hand and another being fatally wounded.
In an official statement, Col. Michael Power, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing and Installation, expressed his condolences over the loss.
“Losing a member of your team is never easy, but the circumstances of this incident make it that much harder,” said Col. Power. “Additionally, we are ensuring our injured defender, the Wingmen of both members, and our base community receive the best possible care and support.”
The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is leading the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with assistance from the FBI.
The investigation remains ongoing.
For further information, the AFOSI can be contacted at linda.card@us.af.mil.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.