Kirtland Shooting Files – Public Records Archive

About the incident

Airman Brion Teel-Scott was shot and killed by Air Force Security Forces in Albuquerque, New Mexico outside of Kirtland Air Force Base on February 22, 2025. The officers were operating off-base, outside of their jurisdiction, on city streets. For additional background information about the incident, refer to the news coverage section.

About the records

These documents were obtained lawfully through the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). They are published here exactly as released by the City of Albuquerque, without alteration. Any personal or identifying information included appears because it was part of the City's official response. The public has a right to review these records.

WARNING: Some materials contain sensitive content including graphic imagery and mentions of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

Verified Evidence Contradicts Claims

A side-by-side breakdown of claims and the documented evidence.

Claim	Evidence in the Public Record	Source
"Air Force Security Forces had legal authority to pursue and detain Teel-Scott off-base and use deadly force"	1. The pursuit began over expired vehicle registration and suspected marijuana possession — offenses that do not justify off-base pursuit or use of deadly force. 2. The Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. § 1385) prohibits federal military personnel from acting as civilian law enforcement outside military jurisdiction.	1. APD incident reports 2. Posse Comitatus Act
"Teel-Scott threatened officers"	Traffic camera footage shows Teel-Scott unarmed and running away. There is no indication he threatened officers.	Gibson and Truman Intersection Traffic Camera Video
"Teel-Scott shot at officers"	Teel-Scott wore thick “The North Face” winter gloves throughout the incident, making firearm use nearly impossible. No evidence shows he fired a weapon.	Body camera footage D01A1918Z at 2:05
"Teel-Scott was armed and dangerous"	Air Force Security Forces stopped Teel-Scott for expired registration and attempted to detain him for marijuana possession before he ran away on foot. The weapons found near his backpack appear unnaturally positioned in crime scene photos and may have been staged.	Crime scene photos Disk #3, file DSC_3573.JPG
"An officer was wounded during an exchange of gunfire with Teel-Scott"	APD body camera audio includes Air Force Security Forces stating that the wounded officer was likely hit by friendly fire.	Body camera footage D01A26347 at 22:36

Incident Reports and Crime Scene Photos

Police reports and official investigative documents detailing the events.

Incident Report – Feb 22, 2025

Albuquerque Police Department document detailing the events of the shooting.

Crime Scene Photos — Disk #1

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Forensic photos released by APD and the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center.

Crime Scene Photos — Disk #2

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Forensic photos released by APD and the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center.

Crime Scene Photos — Disk #3

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Forensic photos released by APD and the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center.

Crime Scene Photos — Disk #4

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Forensic photos released by APD and the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center.

911 Calls

Audio recordings of emergency calls related to the incident.

Air Force Security Forces 911 call

Emergency call made by Air Force Security Forces requesting APD assistance and then reporting shots fired outside Kirtland AFB. Download the audio file.

Local resident 911 call

Emergency call made by a local resident reporting shots fired outside Kirtland AFB. Download the audio file.

Dispatch Logs

Summaries of emergency calls recorded in APD's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

Incident #APD250530076

Dispatch log for incident #APD250530076.

Incident #APD250530105

Dispatch log for incident #APD250530105.

Surveillance Videos

Traffic and surveillance camera footage.

Gibson and Truman Intersection Traffic Camera Video

Captured Feb 22, 2025 — shows key movements before the shooting. Download the video file.

Taco Bell Surveillance Camera

Flashing lights captured by the Taco Bell surveillance camera. Download the video file.

Taco Bell Surveillance Camera #2

Additional footage captured by the Taco Bell surveillance camera. Download the video file.

Police Body Camera Videos

Released APD body-worn camera footage from the incident.

0235_D01A1966Y

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 2:35 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on November 7, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A1966Y

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:54 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on October 3, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A24295

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:55 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on October 3, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A21725

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:55 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on October 3, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A2524D

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 2:03 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on October 3, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A1918Z

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:51 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on September 15, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A2476E

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:52 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on September 15, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A26347

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:52 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on September 15, 2025. Download the video file.

D01A2150L

⚠️ WARNING: Contains graphic imagery. Recorded at 1:53 AM on February 22, 2025. Uploaded on September 15, 2025. Download the video file.

News Coverage

Coverage of the incident and aftermath in local and national press.

Security Forces Airmen identified in fatal off-base shooting of fellow airman

The Salty Solider — September 18, 2025

APD sorts out what happened during fatal shooting of Kirtland AFB airman

KRQE — September 16, 2025

Preliminary reports detail shooting of Kirtland airman as told by his pursuers

Albuquerque Journal — August 13, 2025

New details released on deadly shooting at Kirtland AFB that killed airman

KRQE — August 13, 2025

Autopsy found Kirtland airman was shot at least 16 times by security members

Albuquerque Journal — June 7, 2025

Kirtland Airman was killed by fellow squadron members

Albuquerque Journal — March 3, 2025

One Airman Killed, Another Injured in Shooting Outside New Mexico Air Force Base Gate

Military.com — February 24, 2025

Kirtland AFB identifies member in fatal shooting incident

AF.mil — February 23, 2025