US Naval Academy on lockdown amid reports of shots fired
US Naval Academy placed under lockdown after reports of threats
- The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis in Maryland have been placed under lockdown.
- The lockdown was initiated following reports of a threat and unconfirmed claims of shots being fired on campus.
- Campus sources reportedly claimed a midshipman, previously expelled, returned to Annapolis with a weapon, with shots allegedly fired inside Bancroft Hall.
- An email from an academy midshipman warned colleagues to 'get inside and lock your door right now,' emphasizing it was 'Not a drill. '
- Emergency services, including police officers with long guns and a state police helicopter, were observed responding on campus.