The Bernie Beck Gate at Fort Cavazos, Texas, on May 23, 2023. (Rose L. Thayer/Stars and Stripes )

AUSTIN, Texas — One Fort Cavazos soldier was killed and another injured in a shooting Saturday morning in a town about 15 miles from the central Texas Army post.

Two soldiers were driving along Interstate Highway 14 at about 9 a.m. when they exited onto the access road near the entrance to Nolanville, according to the Nolanville Police Department. The shooting occurred while the vehicle was moving, killing the passenger and injuring the driver, who called 911.

The vehicle did not crash, according to police, who are assisting in the investigation by the Army Criminal Investigation Division.

The injured soldier was taken to a hospital and remains in stable condition, according to police. Police have not yet interviewed the injured soldier to build a narrative of what led to the shooting.

Both soldiers were assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, according to the division. Base officials have not identified the soldiers.

“Our leaders are closely supporting the families and working with local authorities,” the division said.

Nolanville is a small town of about 6,000 people.