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U.S. Naval Academy goes on lockdown
The U.S. Naval Academy went on lockdown Thursday afternoon. Here's the latest on what we know.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Naval Academy in Annapolis went on lockdown after shots were reportedly fired on the campus Thursday afternoon.
In a statement, the U.S. Academy Public Affairs Office said, "Naval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy. The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available."
Person injured
What we know:
A U.S. Navy official released a statement Thursday night confirming the facts of the incident.
They say just after 5 p.m., Naval Support Activity Annapolis security, in coordination with local law enforcement, responded to reports of suspicious activity on the Naval Academy grounds.
They stated that there was no active shooter threat, but one person was injured while Naval Security Forces were clearing a building. It's not clear what the injury was or how it was sustained, but the individual was medevaced to a hospital with injuries.
Officials say that person is in stable condition.
"We will provide updates as they become available," the Navy's statement ended.
False reports
The early information:
Reports about the lockdown began to come in around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
FOX News reported that multiple sources inside the U.S. Naval Academy told them the lockdown was caused after a midshipman who had been kicked out of the school returned to campus armed with a gun. It was later revealed that the information was incorrect.
Their sources also claimed gunshots were heard inside Bancroft Hall, which houses the midshipmen.
Whether shots were fired has not been confirmed by officials. FOX 5 did, however, obtain video from an alleged witness who said they heard three gunshots and captured one on video.
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Shots fired at Naval Academy in Annapolis
The Naval Academy went on lockdown for hours on Thursday after threats were reported and gunshots were fired. It's now known that a midshipman was shot amid confusion that was sparked by a swatting-style threat. A witness sent FOX 5 video in which you can hear one of the shots.
Where is the U.S. Naval Academy?
Annapolis, Md.:
The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Md., which is the capital of the state.
Annapolis is located in the southeastern part of the state, on Chesapeake Bay. It's about 25 miles south of Baltimore and about 30 miles eaast of D.C.
The Maryland General Assembly meets in the chambers of the Annapolis State House for three months every year, and the Governor and Lieutenant Governor have their offices there.
Founded in 1634, the city boasts a rich history. The Naval Academy was founded in 1845.