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Civilian detained after 'violently engaging' security personnel at Florida Air Force base: report

  • On Saturday afternoon, an unauthorized civilian breached the perimeter of MacDill Air Force Base in TAMPA, Fla., and violently fought responding Security personnel before being detained by Authorities.
  • The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the Dale Mabry Gate, where the civilian bypassed the perimeter barrier, prompting an immediate response from the Base.
  • "Base security personnel responded, and the assailant violently engaged the police officers," an Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Officer told Patch. "Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries."
  • Emergency medical teams transported Both individuals to a local facility for treatment, while Officials confirmed The Bayshore Gate remained open in both directions to maintain access.
  • Authorities continue investigating the security breach, though Officials have not released the suspect's identity or disclosed how the civilian managed to bypass the perimeter barrier.
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INTELLINEWS broke the news on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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