Civilian Detained After Breaching MacDill Air Force Base, Injuring Security Officer

TAMPA, FL — A civilian was detained Saturday after breaching the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base, according to the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.

The incident happened around 1 p.m. at the Dale Mabry Gate when a person without authorization breached the base perimeter, according to a base spokesperson.

"Base security personnel responded ,and the assailant violently engaged the police officers," an 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Officer told Patch. "The assailant was detained, and both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported for medical care."

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities did not immediately release the suspect's identity.

MacDill Air Force Base announced on social media on Saturday afternoon that the Dale Mabry Gate was closed to both inbound and outbound traffic until further notice. The Bayshore Gate remained open in both directions, and the base asked people to avoid the Dale Mabry Gate area.

The incident remains under investigation.