US EditionFake Shooter Threat at U.S. Naval Academy Leads to Real Shooting in Resulting Confusion
A former student expelled from the Naval Academy triggered a lockdown through online threats, leading to a student being shot and multiple injuries during the response.
- On September 11, amid a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a midshipman was injured when a law enforcement officer fired on them.
- The lockdown followed anonymous online threats made by a student expelled from the academy, who was not on campus but used an IP address to appear present.
- Amid heightened security and lockdown shortly after 5 p.m., the midshipman mistook a responding officer for a threat and fired a training rifle, prompting police to return fire.
- Video footage displayed the injured midshipman being airlifted by a Maryland State Police helicopter, and authorities indicated that no ongoing threat was present; the student is anticipated to make a full recovery.
- Authorities continue investigating the threat's origin and the expelled student's involvement while maintaining campus security and urging adherence to official instructions.
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