UPDATE: Local news station WKYT is reporting the Air Force Base has been given an “all clear” by the authorities.
Multiple reports of an active shooter at an Ohio Air Force Base prompted an immediate reaction from local authorities and emergency personnel Thursday afternoon, with the military’s official twitter account confirming the “incident” but revealing no additional details.
A spokesperson for the Wright-Patterson AFB posted an official statement through the base’s Twitter account, saying “At approximately 12:40 p.m. today, base emergency responders, including security forces and fire department, responded to a reported incident in building 830, the Wright-Patt Hospital. There are no additional details at this time. Information will be released as it is available”
At approximately 12:40 p.m. today, base emergency responders, including security forces and fire department, responded to a reported incident in building 830, the Wright-Patt Hospital. There are no additional details at this time. Information will be released as it is available
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
Our first priority in any emergency incident is to protect the men and women at Wright-Patt. Our base security forces defenders and fire department personnel are trained to quickly assess situations and take necessary action. An investigation is under way.
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
All base personnel have been instructed to “shelter in place” until they’re given further instruction.
More information as it becomes available…
ACTIVE SHOOTER: Multiple Shots FIRED at YOUTUBE Headquarters in California
The San Bruno Police Department and the ATF confirmed Tuesday evening there is currently an active shooter situation at YouTube headquarters in California; adding they were responding to reports of multiple injuries on the social media giant’s sprawling campus.
“We are responding to an active shooter. Please stay away from Cherry Ave & Bay Hill Drive,” tweeted the local police department.
We are responding to an active shooter. Please stay away from Cherry Ave & Bay Hill Drive.
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
The ATF San Francisco Field Division is responding to a reported shooting at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, Calif. pic.twitter.com/l7XabZ5FpI
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) April 3, 2018
Police say 'active shooter' at @YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California https://t.co/i9eyCbLWrQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 3, 2018
Hospital officials confirmed to local television they have received multiple patients from the site of the shooting.
According to Fox News, the San Bruno Police Department was responding to at least 50 phone calls to 911 reporting rapid gunfire on the YouTube campus.
“Todd Sherman, who identified himself as a Product Manager at YouTube, claimed on Twitter that he was in a meeting at the building when they heard people running. He said he and others made their way to the exit and at one point when he ‘looked down’ he ‘saw blood drips on the floor and stairs.’ He said he saw authorities on the scene and added that he was now on his way home,” writes Fox.
ACTIVE SHOOTER: Reports of Gunman at Indiana Middle School, 2 Critically Injured
A suspected gunman was taken into custody Friday morning after opening fire at an Indiana middle school, critically injuring at least two victims.
According to Fox News, the shooting occurred at the Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana, with local police confirming the incident on social media; saying “NFD and NPD are on scene of an active shooter at Noblesville West Middle School. Suspect is in custody. NPD will have more info when it’s available.”
There are two victims en route to Methodist from the Noblesville West Middle School Active Shooter
Those families have been notified
Suspect in custody
All students are being taken to the Noblesville High School, parents are asked to pick up there#NoblesvilleWest
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) May 25, 2018
Police are investigating a report of shots fired at a middle school in Noblesville, Indiana. One person has been detained, the school is on lockdown https://t.co/Qz4jZcSw4Z pic.twitter.com/JO63Vi3q89
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 25, 2018
Initial reports say the victims include a 13-year-old girl and an unidentified adult.
“The school was placed on lockdown and the Noblesville Fire Department and police department were on the scene. Students were being transported from the middle school to Noblesville High School, FOX 59 reported. Parents have been asked to pick up their children from the high school,” writes Fox News.
More information as it becomes available.