Breaking! Numerous reports are flooding in that there is an active shooter situation at Walter Reed!
I am currently at Walter Reed Medical in Bethesda where we’ve been told there is an active shooter. I am currently safe in a conference room w/ approx 40 others.
— Dutch Ruppersberger (@Call_Me_Dutch) November 27, 2018
According to FoxNews Walter Reed military hospital in Bethesda, Maryland was put on lockdown Tuesday amid reports of an active shooter situation.
“I am currently at Walter Reed Medical in Bethesda where we’ve been told there is an active shooter. I am currently safe in a conference room w/ approx 40 other,” Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., tweeted Tuesday afternoon.
The medical center confirmed the building is on lockdown and that an alert was sent out about an active shooter, although it was not immediately clear if a shooter was actually present at the hospital. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths.
The FBI has not yet responded to the situation and is working to confirm if the incident at Walter Reed involves an active shooter.
Montgomery County police tweeted that they were called to Walter Reed at 2:23 p.m. “to assist with the report of a possible active shooter.” The U.S. Navy also tweeted that officials are aware of the reports, no…
BREAKING: Walter Reed Army Medical Center is on lockdown amid reports of an active shooter.
Posted by WESH 2 News on Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Inside Walter Reed right now after the active shooter announcement. Was looking on Twitter for news and it’s filled with people questioning the safety of their loved ones. Building 19 in lockdown. Haven’t heard any shots. Multiple agencies responding. Hopefully false alarm. pic.twitter.com/xNDKyEuN56
— Lindsey Migliore, DO (@DrMigliore) November 27, 2018
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