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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

US Naval Academy placed under lockdown after reports of threats

  • The U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis in Maryland have been placed under lockdown.
  • The lockdown was initiated following reports of a threat and unconfirmed claims of shots being fired on campus.
  • Campus sources reportedly claimed a midshipman, previously expelled, returned to Annapolis with a weapon, with shots allegedly fired inside Bancroft Hall.
  • An email from an academy midshipman warned colleagues to 'get inside and lock your door right now,' emphasizing it was 'Not a drill. '
  • Emergency services, including police officers with long guns and a state police helicopter, were observed responding on campus.

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