Civilian Detained After Engaging Security Personnel at MacDill Air Force Base

<p>A civilian was detained outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida on Saturday after allegedly engaging in a violent confrontation with security personnel, according to reports from the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office.</p><p>The incident occurred around 1 p.m. when the civilian breached the perimeter of the Tampa base and got into a violent argument with security, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for both the officer and the civilian, as reported by FOX 13 and WTSP-TV.</p><p>The base announced on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the Dale Mabry Gate was closed to inbound and outbound traffic until further notice, advising the public to avoid the area.</p><p>The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the base did not specify the circumstances that led to the confrontation.</p><p>MacDill Air Force Base is home to the headquarters of U.S. Central Command.</p><p>Fox News Digital has contacted the 6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office for further information.</p>