Maryland military facility Joint Base Andrews has lifted the lockdown that was in place due to an active shooter incident.
First responders went to the scene. The facility was scheduled to conduct an active shooter exercise, but there were reports of an actual shooter at the base. Those reports were found to be false.
The base reported the incident via Twitter. About 3,000 people live in the area.
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JBA is currently on lockdown due to a report of an active shooter. All personnel are directed to shelter in place. More info as it comes.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
The incident is ongoing at the Malcolm Grow Medical Facility. First responders are on-scene now. All personnel continue to shelter in place
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
The base was scheduled to conduct an active shooter exercise, however, reports of a real-world active shooter situation were reported.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
"All Clear." The lock down on base has been lifted
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
The incident that occurred this morning has been cleared as of 10:40 a.m. First responders determined there was no threat to the base.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
