Army
Pellet gun shooting at Fort Carson results in minor injuries for one person
Stars and Stripes
January 11, 2023
The welcome sign at Fort Carson, Colo., in an undated file image. One person had minor injuries after being shot Tuesday with a pellet gun, according to a base statement. (Fort Carson MWR)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated.
One person was slightly injured in a pellet gun shooting Tuesday at Colorado’s Fort Carson, base officials said.
One shot was fired and the injuries to the unidentified person were minor, according to a statement by Fort Carson late Tuesday.
The incident occurred on base in the 3rd Brigade Combat team area at 8:15 p.m., and people were required to shelter in place, the base said in a follow-up statement Wednesday.
The area was searched but neither the shooter nor the weapon were found, the base said. An investigation is ongoing.