Lockdown lifted at home base of Air Force One after report of active shooter
Jun 30, 2016, 6:52 AM | Updated: 10:03 am
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Joint Base Andrews, which is home base for Air Force One, was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday after a report of an active shooter. There was no sign of an intruder after a thorough search.
"All Clear." The lock down on base has been lifted
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016
No shots had been reported fired.
Officials said first responders had arrived at the Malcolm Grow Medical Facility and that personnel sheltered in place. At least three people wearing camouflage and helmets could be seen walking working dogs around the three-story building.
The base, which houses the presidential aircraft, is located in Prince George’s County and is about 20 miles outside of Washington.
The base had planned an active-shooter drill, but officials later told workers it was a “real-world” situation.
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
An employee at a medical facility at the base said he was told it was supposed to be drill that became real.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
