Airman From BurlCo Fatally Shot Outside Base In New Mexico: Air Force

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A U.S. Airman was shot and killed Saturday while fleeing from Security Forces outside a military base in New Mexico, officials said.

On Tuesday, the Air Force identified Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, of Bordentown, as the Airman who died.

Security Forces tried to detain Teel-Scott, 27, for an incident at the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, according to a statement from the base.

Officials have not disclosed the nature of the initial incident.

Teel-Scott tried to flee from Security Forces, leading to the off-base shooting, according to military officials.

Security Forces function as military police for the Air Force.

Another Airman sustained a gunshot wound to his hand. He was treated at the hospital and released.

The base has not indicated who opened fire, and it's unclear what prompted the shooting.

"Losing a member of your team is never easy but the circumstances of this incident make it that much harder," Col. Michael Power, 377th Air Base Wing and Installation commander, said in a statement. "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 is leading the shooting investigation.