Shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base ‘leaves two active-duty service members dead’

AN early morning shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base has reportedly left "two active-duty service members dead."

The Monday incident took place at about 4.30 am at a dormitory at the base in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, according to a statement obtained by the Duluth News Tribune.

Two active-duty members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing are now dead.

Base spokeswoman, Leah Green, confirmed the two men who died were the only airmen involved in the incident.

Green said: "There isn't much else we can say. The families are so widespread."

The identities and units of the victims will not be revealed until 24 hours after families are notified.

According to the statement, base emergency services responded to the scene and contained the shooting.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Disaster mental health teams have been deployed to help those impacted.

According to military.com, Grand Forks Air Force Base community's quality of life has been ranked by Money Magazine as one of the top communities in the nation.

The Global Hawk base consists of 5,773 acres and is situated 16 miles west of the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota.