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False Threat Led to Naval Academy Lockdown and Then a Mistaken Shooting
- On Thursday evening, the U.S. Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, initiated a lockdown following anonymous social media threats alleging an active shooter on the premises.
- The lockdown was initiated after repeated threats were made by a recently expelled former midshipman, leading authorities at both the state and local levels to carry out a comprehensive search of the Naval Academy grounds.
- While clearing a building, a midshipman mistakenly identified a law enforcement officer as the assailant and hit him on the head with a parade rifle, prompting the officer to shoot and injure the midshipman in the arm.
- One person was airlifted to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, with Naval Support Activity, local police, and the Maryland State Police currently investigating the incident.
- The lockdown lasted several hours before being lifted early Friday, and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth emphasized the priority of Midshipmen safety and pledged to work with leaders to ensure lessons are learned from the event.
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A lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy Thursday night sparked confusion and fear after reports of an active shooter led to a massive law enforcement response and one midshipman being shot and injured.
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