JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — According to MSNBC, the active shooter reported at Joint Base Andrews was a misunderstanding.
Sources: No active shooter at Joint Base Andrews https://t.co/DcKxp2ddzY
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 30, 2016
Joint Base Andrews tweeted earlierthat the base was on lockdown due to a report of an active shooter.
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
The tweet sent Thursday morning instructed all personnel at the base in Washington's Maryland suburbs to shelter in place.
Personnel on base have been directed to shelter in place.
— Joint Base Andrews (@JBA_NAFW) June 30, 2016