UPDATE: ‘Misidentification’ at Joint Base Andrews drill led to active-shooter response

Joint Base Andrews says a “misidentification” of security forces carrying out a routine inspection of the base may have set off false alarms of an active shooter.

“Fortunately, this was not a life-threatening situation,” said Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, said in statements released to JBA’s Twitter page. “We take all threats seriously and reacted to ensure the security of those on the base.”

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There was a misidentification of the security forces emergency services team who were conducting a routine inspection of the facility

11:42 AM - 30 Jun 2016

 
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Joint Base Andrews gave an “all clear” notice after having been on lockdown since around 9 a.m. following reports of an active shooter.

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