Fort Bliss military base experienced heightened security measures as Military Police investigated an undisclosed situation at the Mendoza Clinic, causing temporary concern among the community on Friday. According to KTSM, officials reported "police activity" in the area, prompting a swift response from the 1st Armored Division. However, after a thorough examination of the circumstances, authorities declared there was "no credible threat" to the base, allowing the clinic to resume normal operations.

While the exact nature of the incident has not been disclosed, the initial alert caused a stir, with Ft. Bliss leadership advising soldiers and their families to steer clear from the clinic. "There is no threat to the Fort Bliss community at this time, but we ask Soldiers and families to avoid the area until further notice," post leadership stated on social media, as reported by KVIA. The military base was proactive in its communications, pledging to release more information as it became available to the public.

The situation began unfolding at approximately 5 p.m. when the alert went out across the community. The Military Police took approximately two hours to investigate the situation, concluding their search of the area by 7 p.m. Fort Bliss reassured the public following their investigation, sending an "all clear" update to those on and around the base. As detailed by KFOX-TV, which quoted the alert, saying, "Military Police looked into the situation and while they didn't believe there was a threat to the Fort Bliss community, they still asked soldiers and families to avoid the area."