The man shot by Andersen Air Force Base security was pronounced dead at 7:52 a.m. Thursday, AAFB officials announced Thursday night.

The man who died is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase, crashing his car into barriers at the base’s main gate and stabbing a security guard, according to Guam police and military officials.

The man was taken to a hospital, and the case was turned over to GPD’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Andersen Air Force Base officials said the suspect was shot by an officer in self-defense.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene while receiving medical attention by emergency medical personnel, base officials said.

“While apprehending a suspect, our defenders were compelled to use lethal force for their own defense, resulting in the death of the suspect,” said Brig. General Gentry Boswell, 36th Wing commander. “We value the importance of every life and are thankful for the courage our Defenders display in the safe conduct of their duties protecting our personnel and families.”

Home invasion investigation

The chase started at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, when officers were investigating a home invasion on Ypao Road, according to GPD spokesman Sgt. Paul Tapao.

As officers were leaving the scene, they spotted the suspect's vehicle and pursued. A chase ensued from Tamuning to the northern military base and ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into barriers and the suspect ran away, according to Tapao.

Air Force officials said the base was placed on lockdown.

"The suspect crashed his vehicle when members of the 36th Security Forces Squadron activated emergency defensive barriers," according to a statement from the base. “Andersen Air Force Base was placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. Security Forces and local law enforcement responded to the scene of the crash and secured the area and opened the main gate road."

Search ends Thursday morning

A team of security forces searched for the man, who was located at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, according to Andersen's public affairs office.

"During apprehension, the suspect responded aggressively and stabbed a Department of Defense civilian security forces member. The suspect was subsequently shot by base security during the altercation. The suspect was transported by ambulance to civilian hospital," the Andersen Air Force Base statement said.

The Air Force Office of Special Investigation and Naval Criminal Investigation Service is investigating are investigating the shooting and GPD continues their investigation related to the chase, officials said.

Brig. Gen. Gentry Boswell, 36th Wing Commander, said the safety of service members, families and others at Andersen was the top priority.

"We are proud of our partnerships in place and for the swift actions taken by our security forces members in conjunction with local law enforcement," Boswell said in the news release.

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