Lockdown lifted at US military base near Washington after reports of an active shooter on premises
Law enforcement officials said no such assailant was found at Joint Base Andrews, but an alert was still out at the Malcolm Grow Medical Facility.
US military's Joint Base Andrews on Thursday sent out an "All Clear"message hours after a lockdown was enforced because of reports that an active shooter was on the premises, The base authorities had announced on Twitter that the incident took place at the Malcolm Grow Medical Facility.
According to AP, a law enforcement official said no active shooter has been found.
Soon after the reports surfaced, the administration tweeted the first respondents had reached the scene and all personnel had been ordered to shelter in place. "The base was scheduled to conduct an active shooter exercise, however, reports of a real-world active shooter situation were reported," the official Twitter handle of JBA said.
The airbase hosts two Boeing Aircraft that are called Air Force One when President Barack Obama uses them for his official trips.
"All Clear." The lock down on base has been lifted
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
Due to the serious nature of this report, the base is reacting to ensure the safety of all personnel.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
First responders are currently on scene to secure the location.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
There were reports of an active shooter incident on base at Malcolm Grow medical facility at approximately 9 a.m. today, June 30, 2016.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
