India, Oct. 11 -- An active shooter alert was sent for Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Friday. Cannon AFB said that the base and Chavez Housing are on lockdown. Maj. Jackie Pienkowski confirmed around 12:40 PM local time that the base had entered into 'active shooter protocol'.

The alert sent to Cannon personnel read: "Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown ... Active Shooter ... Cannon AFB and Chavez Housing Are On Lockdown. Seek Shelter Immediately."

Pienkowski said she would provide additional information as it becomes available. Curry County Sheriff Michael Brockett added he had no additional information, "Other than we have not been requested (to assist) at this time."

Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) is located in Curry County, New Mexico,...