Andrews Air Force Base Lockdown Lifted; “All Clear” Given

Update: as JBA notes, the “All Clear” has been given and the lock down on base has been lifted.

“All Clear.” The lock down on base has been lifted

— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016

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Another day, another active shooter but this time it’s serious. Moments ago Joint Base Andrews, which is the technical name of Andrews Air Force base after its merger with the Naval Air Facility, reported that it is on lockdown due to a report of an active shooter.Homeland Security Sec. Jeh Johnson confirmed that “we do have an unfolding situation at Andrews”

Full statement from JBA:

“There were reports of an active shooter incident on base at Malcolm Grow medical facility at approximately 9 a.m. today, June 30, 2016. Personnel on base have been directed 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 at Malcolm Grow medical facility. First responders are currently on scene to secure the location. Due to the serious nature of this report, the base is reacting to ensure the safety of all personnel. More information will be released as it becomes available”

As a reminder, Andrews is president Obama’s favorite golfing venue.

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

Personnel on base have been directed 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

First responders are currently on scene to secure the location.

— 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

More information will be released as it becomes available.

— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016

Active shooter confirmed at U.S. joint base Andrews in Maryland – U.S. defense official

— Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) June 30, 2016

We are hearing NOT A DRILL: Joint Base Andrews on lockdown right now … Reports of an active shooter.

— Autria Godfrey (@ABC7Autria) June 30, 2016

This is a developing situation.