All Clear At Joint Base Andrews After Lockdown
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MARYLAND (CBSMiami) -- Andrews Air Force Base, also known as Joint Base Andrews, home base to Air Force One, was placed on lockdown Thursday following a report of an active shooter.
Around 10:30 a.m., base officials gave the all-clear with the exception of Malcolm Grow medical facility - where the shooter had been reported.
"All Clear." The lock down on base has been lifted
— Joint Base Andrews (@Andrews_JBA) June 30, 2016
Earlier, the confusion over the report led base officials to press those inside to be cautious.
Around 9 a.m., base officials tweeted asking personnel to take shelter after the report came in of an active shooter during a shooting drill.
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 (@Andrews_JBA) June 30, 2016
A couple of minutes later, base officials tweeted more information on the matter again asking personnel to remain cautious.
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 (@Andrews_JBA) June 30, 2016
Base officials said first responders were at the scene securing the location as part of procedures the base follows when investigating an active shooter report.
Vice President Joe Biden's travel plans to Ohio had been delayed due to the lockdown. President Barack Obama had arrived at Andrews Air Force base after visiting Ottawa, Canada.