3 soldiers killed after shooting inside an air force base in Táchira, Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces are searching for a soldier identified as Raymond Paz after he allegedly opened fire on fellow troops at the "Santo Domingo" Air Base in Táchira state. The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when Paz reportedly used his rifle to shoot at his companions before fleeing the installation with the weapon.

Three soldiers were killed in the attack, and two other sergeants are reported to have been wounded, according to unofficial accounts. The victims were taken to medical facilities, but doctors were unable to save their lives.

Following the shootings, authorities declared a state of alert at the air base, located next to the Santo Domingo airport in Táchira. Paz reportedly escaped with a rifle and five magazines, and security agencies have been deployed across the area since the previous night in an effort to capture him. No official version of the events has been released, and the case remains under investigation.