Naval Academy Lockdown Gunfire Prompts Urgent Response

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• The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis is under lockdown after reports of gunshots inside Bancroft Hall.
• A former midshipman who had been expelled allegedly returned armed and is impersonating a military policeman.
• Multiple victims are being treated, with at least one individual in critical condition transported via medevac.

The campus remains secured as law enforcement quickly responds, and authorities are urging the community to stay updated as the situation develops.

Officials have stated this action was taken out of an abundance of caution, with updates coming as more information becomes clear.

“The shooter is knocking on doors pretending to be a military policeman,” one official said.

“Naval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy,” stated NSAA PAO, LT Naweed Lemar.

“The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available,” he added.

BREAKING: A gunman has opened fire at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and multiple people have been shot.

Reminder, today is the 24th anniversary of 9/11.

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— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 11, 2025

US NAVAL ACADMEY LOCKDOWN: “Naval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy. The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will…”

— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) September 11, 2025

Stay tuned for new information and be vigilant about your surroundings as government officials provide further details.

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