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US Military Base Lockdown Lifted After False Alarm
A US military base in the United States has been given the all-clear after being put on lockdown following reports of an active shooter on site.
At least three people in camouflage and helmets were seen walking working dogs around a three-storey building at the base, located about 20 miles outside central Washington DC.
"All Clear." The lock down on base has been lifted
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
A number of people were then seen leaving the building, including a person being moved in a wheelchair.
Meanwhile, reports emerged of an active shooter incident on the base's Malcolm Grow medical facility.
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
It later emerged, however, that an active shooter exercise was scheduled to take place there.
JJBA was scheduled to conduct a no-notice active shooter exercise in the late morning on the opposite side of the base.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
owever, reports of a real-world active shooter situation at the medical facility were miscommunicated before the exercise was able to begin.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
There was a misidentification of the security forces emergency services team who were conducting a routine inspection of the facility
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
"Fortunately, this was not a life-threatening situation," said Colonel Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander.
"We take all threats seriously and reacted to ensure the security of those on the base.
"I applaud the quick reaction of our first responders in keeping the safety of our JBA family a number one priority."
"In addition, we thank our local authorities for quickly standing by and offering their assistance."
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