USAF Characterizes Fatality at FE Warren AFB as Involuntary Manslaughter, Not Faulty M18 – Arrests Perpetrator

The US Air Force has released the following statement regarding the death of Amn Lovan on 20 July, 2025 as involuntary manslaughter, committed by another Airman.

“Air Force authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the facts and circumstances of the fatal firearm discharge at F.E. Warren AFB on 20 July 2025 that involved an M18 pistol.  Out of an abundance of caution and based on initial reporting, Air Force authorities ordered various safety precautions involving the M18 after this tragic event.  Since then, the investigation has progressed and an individual has now been arrested on suspicion of making a false official statement, obstruction of justice, and involuntary manslaughter.  As with all individuals accused of a crime, the person arrested in this case is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  The investigation in this case is ongoing and further details are not available.”

We are waiting to hear from Air Force Global Strike Command whether they have lifted the restriction on use of the M18 pistol put in place in late July.

Update: AFGSC has stated that they have not completed inspections of their M18 fleet yet. We’re not particularly surprised considering it took the command 22 months to release a report on a HMMWV rollover in 23 which resulted in a fatality. They seem to lack a sense of urgency. We hope that doesn’t extend to use of their portions of the nuclear triad in the event they are ever called upon.

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