U.S. Army Post Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, was reportedly placed on lockdown due to reports of a potential active shooter incident on Saturday evening.
President Donald Trump recently announced that the base would revert to its original name, Fort Hood, after being renamed “Fort Cavazos” in 2023.
At roughly 7 p.m. local time, military officials reportedly initiated emergency protocols, and posts to social media reported active shooter alarms and a lockdown.
Video from the scene featured a loudspeaker announcing, “An Active shooter incident is occurring on the installation, avoid all outdoor areas. If the active shooter is in your building or nearby, lock the door.”
BREAKING: Fort Hood, Texas, is under lockdown due to an active shooter incident.
An Army parade had been taking place nearby at Fort Cavazos in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Loudspeakers broadcast:
“Active shooter incident is occurring on the installation,… pic.twitter.com/GVCM0cUBNA— OSINT observer (@dopaminedealers) June 15, 2025
TEXAS U.S. Army Post Fort Hood is currently on lockdown following reports of an active shooter that interrupted a parade at nearby Fort Cavazos for the Army’s 250th anniversary. Fort Cavazos Garrison Command Public Affairs confirmed to News 10. pic.twitter.com/77ZG4v22bq
— Gabriela Iglesias (@iglesias_gabby) June 15, 2025
#BREAKING: Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood army base is currently on full lockdown for a active shooter sistuation
⁰#Killeen | #TexasAt this time, Fort Cavazos formerly known as Fort Hood and located near Killeen, Texas—is under lockdown due to an active… pic.twitter.com/DJaA8itYDl
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) June 15, 2025
No official reports of casualties, suspects, or motives have been released.
A spokesperson for Fort Hood issued a statement saying, “There was an incident on the installation, and we are working to gather more information.”
UPDATE: There is reportedly no active shooter at Ford Hood, but law enforcement was responding to an incident at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area nearby.
KWTX reports:
According to the Fort Cavazos Directorate of Emergency Services, authorities are responding to an incident at BLORA and are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice.
Fort Cavazos Garrison Command Public Affairs officials later confirmed there was never an active shooter and no lockdown was issued on Saturday night. However, there was an incident at BLORA involving two individuals that is currently under investigation.
The Gateway Pundit is monitoring the situation and will provide updates when more information becomes available.